PEOPLES CREEK
| Address | 19145 Wayne Route D , Wappapello , MO, 63966 |
|---|---|
| State | MO |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 573-222-8234 |
| wappapellolake@usace.army.mil |
Amenities
ACCESSIBLE WALKWAYS
PARKING AREA
DAY USE AREA
PAVED PARKING
ACCESSIBLE FISHING DOCK
LIGHTS
WATER (SEASONAL)
FIREPLACE
LAKE ACCESS
Water Hookup
GRILLS
PICNIC SHELTERS
BEACH ACCESS
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ACCESSIBLE PICNIC SHELTERS
ELECTRICITY
PICNIC TABLES
WATER SPIGOT
ACCESSIBLE PICNIC AREA
Pets Allowed
LANTERN POSTS
SHOWERS
Campfire Allowed
ACCESSIBLE GRILLS
ACCESSIBLE CAMPSITES
ACCESSIBLE SITES
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Min Num of People: 1
Driveway Surface: Paved
Electricity Hookup: 15–50
Site Rating: Basic, Preferred, Prime, Standard
Checkin Time: 5:00 PM, 8:00 AM
Condition Rating: Good
Accessibility: Y, Yes
Quiet Area: Y
Picnic Table: Y, Yes
Checkout Time: 10:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Site Access: Drive-In, Hike-In
Proximity to Water: Lakefront
Shade: Full, Yes
Max Num of People: 8–40
Max Vehicle Length: 0–59
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–25
Location Rating: Good, Prime
Site Width: 10–25
Site Length: 36–120
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 15–20
Sewer Hookup: Y
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
Hike In Distance to Site: 150–300
Tent Pad Width: 15–16
Tent Pad Length: 30–32
Tent Pad: Y
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Shower/Bath Type: N/A
Accessible Sites: 5 of 57
Reservable Sites: 54 of 57
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 f
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:19 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)