U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · MO

Greenville Recreation Area

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The place

Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. Francis River. The spacious campground is built on the original site of the historical Old Greenville City, visitors have seemingly endless opportunities for fun. The Memory Lane trail winds along the historical foundations and streets offering a glimpse back in time. The Greenville Trail, a three mile hike or bike trail, connects the modern city of Greenville to the campground. Keep reading

The expansive grounds, multiple playgrounds, play courts and large event area provide opportunities for all ages and abilities. Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake! Recreation Greenville boasts a one-mile historical trail to explore. A three-mile hike/bike trail is open year-round and a great choice for families. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish. Hunting and trapping are popular activities around the lake, boasting 44,000 acres for public use. Special events are put on throughout the year but the annual Black Powder Rendezvous, Old Greenville Days and Halloween Boo Bash events are notable experiences in Greenville. Facilities The day use portion of the recreation area includes 14 picnic sites, a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, day use shelter, and boat ramp with courtesy dock. Facilities within the campground include showers, a playground, and 106 campsites with full hookups, consisting of electric, water, and sewer. Natural Features Wappapello Lake, fed by the St. Francis River, has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. The St. Francis River provides multiple caves, gravel bars, and open stretchs of water surrounded by open woodlands and rocky bluffs. Contact Info Between 04/01/2026 and 11/02/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 224-3884 to speak with local staff. From 11/03/2025 to 03/31/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 778-5404 for general information. Nearby Attractions Explore one of the 9 trail systems along the Wappapello Lake. The nearby Ozark Trail is the only Horse friendly trail at the Lake. The Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or lower St. Francis River are approximately 22 miles away. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 31 miles from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 21 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 14 miles away from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area is an ideal place to swim or picnic along its large gravel bars.

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The sites · 104

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BACK	080	standard electric	—	50
BACK	081	standard electric	—	50
BACK	082	standard electric	—	50
BACK	085	standard electric	—	50
BACK	086	standard electric	—	50
BACK	087	standard electric	—	50
BACK	088	standard electric	—	50
BACK	089	standard electric	—	50
BACK	090	standard electric	—	50
BACK	091	standard electric	—	50
BACK	092	management	—	50
BACK	095	standard electric	—	50
BACK	096	standard electric	—	50
BACK	097	standard electric	—	50
BACK	098	standard electric	—	50
BACK	099	standard electric	—	50
BACK	100	standard electric	—	50
BACK	101	standard electric	—	50	yes
BACK	102	standard electric	—	50
BACK	103	standard electric	—	50
BACK	104	standard electric	—	50
BACK	105	standard electric	—	50
BACK	106	standard electric	—	50
BACK	83/84	standard electric	—	50
BACK	93/94	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	001	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	002	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	003	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	004	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	005	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	006	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	007	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	008	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	009	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	010	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	011	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	012	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	013	standard electric	—	50	yes
FIRS	014	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	015	standard electric	—	50	yes
FIRS	016	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	017	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	018	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	019	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	020	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	021	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	022	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	023	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	024	standard electric	—	50
FIRS	025	management	—	50
GCAM	107	standard electric	—	50
GCAM	108	management	—	50
GCAM	109	management	—	50
GCAM	110	management	—	50
GCAM	111	management	—	—
GDAY	S10	group shelter electric	—	15	yes
MIDD	026	standard electric	—	50
MIDD	027	standard electric	—	50
MIDD	028	standard electric	—	50
MIDD	029	standard electric	—	50

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Site Type: Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer)$28.00

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This campground sits in MO-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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