Peoples Creek

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57Sites

59 ftMax rig

The place

People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake area. Completed in 1941, Wappapello Lake provides an estimated $3.9 million in annual flood protection to agricultural lands and developed areas along the St. Francis River. A peaceful cove offers endless recreation opportunities with 57 campsites, a picnic shelter, beach, accessible fishing pier, and Lake View Trail. Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake. Keep reading

Recreation People's Creek is ideally suited for swimming and boating activities. 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, fishing and kayaking are popular activities year-round. Hiking and biking on one of the Lake's 9 trail systems provides opportunities for all ages and abilities. The new accessible Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for achery enthusiasts. Facilities The day-use portion of People's Creek includes a two-lane boat ramp with courtesy dock, an accessible fishing pier, swimming beach and large picnic shelter. The campground portion has an upper and lower campground. The lower area offers 38 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups. Peoples Creek Lower section is the only campground at Wappapepello Lake with waterfront campsites. A large sandy mooring area is available for campers. The upper area has 19 full-service campsites with 50-amp electric, water and sewer hookups. Natural Features Wappapello Lake stretches 8,400 acres on 45,000 acres of public land. Lightly wooded shorelines add shade to the scenic landscape. Contact Info Between 05/06/2026 and 09/28/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 222-8234 to speak with local staff. From 09/02/2025 to 05/05/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 778-5404 for general information. Nearby Attractions Explore the nearby Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or St. Francis River. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 11.5 miles from Peoples Creek Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 18.2 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 33.4 miles away from Peoples Creek Recreation Area.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 57

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
PCRL	01	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	02	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	03	standard electric	—	50	yes
PCRL	04	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	05	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	06	standard electric	50 ft	50
PCRL	07	standard electric	59 ft	50
PCRL	08	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	09	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	10	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	11	standard electric	55 ft	50
PCRL	12	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	13	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	14	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	15	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	16	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	17	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	18	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	19	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	20	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	21	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	22	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	23	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	24	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	25	standard electric	—	50	yes
PCRL	26	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	27	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	28	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	29	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	30	standard electric	—	50	yes
PCRL	31	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	32/33	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	34	standard electric	5 ft	50
PCRL	35	standard electric	—	50
PCRL	36	tent only electric	—	50
PCRL	37	tent only electric	—	50
PCRL	38	tent only electric	—	50
PCRU	39	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	40	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	41	standard electric	—	50	yes
PCRU	42	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	43	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	44	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	45	management	—	50
PCRU	46	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	47	management	—	50
PCRU	48	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	49	management	—	50
PCRU	50	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	51	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	52	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	53	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	54	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	55	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	56	standard electric	—	50
PCRU	57	standard electric	—	50
PEOPLES CREEK	S07	group shelter electric	—	15	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Site Type: Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer)$28.00 Limited Service (50 Amp, Water) $24.00 Walk-in Tent Sites (50 Amp, Water) $16.00

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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