Peoples Creek
Peoples Creek is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 36.94644, -90.27525
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 573-222-8234
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Peoples Creek
Overview 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. 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 moori
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Missouri Department of Natural Rresources · 3.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 54 designated routes (46 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Redman Creek Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Spillway Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Ridge Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Asher Creek | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Snow Creek Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.