Peoples Creek Recreation Area

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.

Facilities

The day-use portion of People's Creek includes a two-lane boat ramp with loading 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. The upper area has 19 full-service campsites with 50-amp electric, water and sewer hookups.

Nearby attractions

Explore Lake Wappapello State Park or hike the 33-mile Ozark Trail, which begins just south of Sam A. Baker State Park and winds along the west side of the St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake.

Natural feaures

Wappapello Lake stretches 8,400 acres on 45,000 acres of public land. Lightly wooded shorelines add shade to the scenic landscape.

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.

Driving directions to Peoples Creek Recreation Area

From St. Louis: take I-55 South to Highway 67. Head south to D Highway. Take D Highway South for about 15 miles and look for signs. From Poplar Bluff: Take Hwy 60 East to Highway T. Then take Highway T North and look for signs.

Location and contact info

State Highway D, MO 63966

For campground inquires, please call:573-222-8234

Peoples Creek Recreation Area details

Campfire allowed
Checkin time: 4:00 PM
Checkout time: 4:00 PM
Location rating: Good
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 2
Max vehicle length:
Pets allowed
Site rating: Preferred
Hike in distance to site: 225

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Amenities at Peoples Creek Recreation Area

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Shade
Quiet area

RV Hookups
Electricity hookup
Water hookup
Sewer hookup

supplies
Grills/Fire ring
Picnic table
Picnic tables

Activities at Peoples Creek Recreation Area

Water access

Camping

Picnicking

Boating

Fishing

Swimming site

Biking

Day use area

Swimming

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