Snow Creek Campground sits among the stunning landscapes of Wappapello Lake in Missouri . With 35 campsites (RV-friendly up to 45 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jun, Aug-Oct when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Wappapello Lake
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.
🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
🦌 Recent Wildlife Sightings
Recent wildlife observations near this campground from the iNaturalist community.
Snow Creek Campground located in Missouri, offering 35 camping sites.
Snow Creek Campground
A Rural campground in Missouri
Overview
The Public Recreation Area Spans 45,000 Acres in the Southeastern Ozark Foothills. the Mingo Wildlife Refuge Is Approximately 31 Miles From Old Greenville Recreation Area.
Snow Creek Campground Is Located on the Northwestern Side of Wappapello Lake Prject Near the Chaonia Landing Day Use Area. Snow Creek Campground Is a Primitive Campground with 9 Availalbe Sites. This Area Is on the Shore of Wappapello Lake with a Lake Front View. Snow Creek Gives Its Users Boat Ramp Access, a Fishing Pier, and Showerhouse.
Snow Creek Campground Offers Lake Front Access to Most of Its Campsites. the Easy Access Makes for Great Fishing and Other Water Related Activies. the Lake Is Home to Some of Missouri’S Most Sought After Game Fish, Including Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass and Channel Catfish.
Chaonia Landing Provides a General Store and Resturant with Boat Rentals Available Through the Chaonia Landing Resort and Guide Servies Marina.
Wappapello Lake, Fed by the St. Francis River, Has a Seemingly Endless String of Secluded Coves Hugged by a Winding, Wooded Shoreline. the St. Francis River Provides Multiple Caves, Gravel Bars, and Open Stretchs of Water Surrounded by Open Woodlands and Rocky Bluffs.
Nearby Attractions
Explore One of the 9 Trail Systems Along the Wappapello Lake. the Nearby Ozark Trail Is the Only Horse Friendly Trail at the Lake. the Pine Ridge Nature Trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse Areas or Lower St. Francis River Are Approximately 22 Miles Away. the Lake Wappapello State Park Is Approximately 21 Miles Away, and the Sam a. Baker State Park Is 14 Miles Away From Old Greenville Recreation Area. the Nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area Is an Ideal Place to Swim or Picnic Along Its Large Gravel Bars.
Managed by: Us Army Corps of EngineersSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 35
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 45 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: Available
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Wayne County, Mo
City: , Missouri
Coordinates: 36.97218611, -90.35775278
Area Type: Rural
Phone: 1-877-444-6777
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Boat-ramp|marina|fishing|picnic|shower|water|lake|river|trail|rv
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $29-39
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 11 stations
Nearest Market: St. LOUIS/KANSAS CITY
Notes: Signals FROM St. LOUIS/KANSAS CITY MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 24 stations (8 AM, 16 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KMOX 1120 Am
Market: St. LOUIS/KANSAS CITY
Notes: 8 AM, 16 FM Stations from St. LOUIS/KANSAS CITY
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Poplar Bluff
Distance: 13.5 miles away
Address: 3109 Oak Grove Rd, Poplar Bluff, MO
Network: universal
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10357051
- Managing Agency: Us Army Corps of Engineers
- Agency Email: recreation.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.recreation.gov/
- Parent Park: Wappapello Lake
- Park Website: /parks/wappapello-lake/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: Lakes and Reservoirs
- Parks Post Name: wappapello-lake
- Parent Park Name: Wappapello Lake
- Correct Park Type Mapping: wappapello-lake
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 6.0
- States Covered: Missouri
- Managing Agencies: Us Army Corps of Engineers
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 130.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1692
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 130.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1692, 1692.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: missouri
- Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
- Park Type Slug: lakes-and-reservoirs
- Parent Park Slug: wappapello-lake
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: us-army-corps-of-engineers
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