Greenville Recreation Area
Greenville Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.10037, -90.45583
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 573-224-3884
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Greenville Recreation Area
Overview 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. 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 wi
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Missouri Department of Natural Rresources · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 115 designated routes (100 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam A. Baker State Park Campground 1 | Private campground | 10.0 mi | — | — |
| Snow Creek Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 10 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sam A. Baker State Park Backpack Camp 2 | Free campsite | 11 mi | Free | — |
| Sam A. Baker State Park Campground 2 | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Markham Springs Campground | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Markham Springs | National forest campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.