Ruark Bluff West
Ruark Bluff West is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.52583, -93.80944
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 417-637-5279
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ruark Bluff West
Overview Ruark Bluff West is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Recreation Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds. Facilities Ruark Bluff West offers 74 campsites, showers, a dump station and a boat ramp. Many of the sites have electric hookups. A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks. Natural Features The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruark Bluff East | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Hawker Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.8 mi | — | Electric |
| East Campground | Private campground | 6.8 mi | — | — |
| West Campground | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge (Mo) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Masters (MO) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.7 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.