About Ruark Bluff West
Number of accommodations: 63
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (397)
What Guests Are Saying
Ruark Bluff West is praised for its beautiful, spacious campsites and great access to the lake, making it an enjoyable destination for campers. Many visitors appreciate the clean and well-maintained facilities, as well as the friendly staff. However, there are several recurring issues, including malfunctioning amenities like the dump station and showers, inconsistent cell service, and some concerns about safety and maintenance that could use attention.
What Guests Are Saying
Ruark Bluff West is praised for its beautiful, spacious campsites and great access to the lake, making it an enjoyable destination for campers. Many visitors appreciate the clean and well-maintained facilities, as well as the friendly staff. However, there are several recurring issues, including malfunctioning amenities like the dump station and showers, inconsistent cell service, and some concerns about safety and maintenance that could use attention.
Review Summary
David L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: RUARK WEST
Nice restrooms but showers need some work but not extremely bad. If you want to go out for breakfast the Backwoods in Greenfield has good food and reasonable prices. It also has good service.
Michael G
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: RUARK WEST
Nice level site. Great view of the lake.
Betty H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: RUARK WEST
Had a hot weekend at Ruark Bluff West. Since the corp thinned out the trees not nearly enough shade on some of the campsites. Lake water was refreshing.
Betty H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: RUARK WEST
Had a hot weekend at Ruark Bluff West. Since the corp thinned out the trees not nearly enough shade on some of the campsites. Lake water was refreshing.
Michael G
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: RUARK WEST
Nice level site. Great view of the lake.
Brian P
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RUARK WEST
We love this campground and the hosts are fantastic!
Brian P
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RUARK WEST
We love this campground and the hosts are fantastic!
heather d
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: RUARK WEST
I love this place. Dale and his wife are the sweetest people ever. It's peaceful and quite. Access to the water is very good. And get to enjoy nature at its fullest. We have been going here for 2 years now.
heather d
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: RUARK WEST
I love this place. Dale and his wife are the sweetest people ever. It's peaceful and quite. Access to the water is very good. And get to enjoy nature at its fullest. We have been going here for 2 years now.
Janet W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: RUARK WEST
We have been camping at Ruark Bluff West for years, this trip left us thinking twice about coming back. The campers next to us were heavy drinkers, loud, offensive language and ruined the peace and serenity that we usually experience there.
We could not even allow our grandchildren to swim because of their constant offensive language they were using with every sentences, while they hung out in the water by our boat and their boat. Because of this we left a day early. We wish there was some way to control the limit of alcohol so they don't get so intoxicated that their language gets louder and more offensive. It is to bad that a section can not be set aside for drinkers and partiers. Also the dump station was closed down so we had to go to a different camp ground to dump, this was just a slight inconvenience we can live with because we understand things like this can happen.
Location Ruark Bluff West
Address:
819 Route H.
Greenfield, MO, 65661
United States
From Greenfield, Missouri, take State Highway H. north for 6.4 miles and turn left on the park access road. Follow signs into the park area.
Ruark Bluff West is accessible via Route H, which connects with US Highway 160 approximately 12 miles to the north.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5258 / -93.8094
Elevation: 280 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is also 4:00 PM.
- For more information, contact the park or project office at the provided numbers.
Cancellation policy
- Ruark Bluff West is for overnight stays only; day use is prohibited. Reservations may be canceled if no valid camping unit is present.
- Reservations cannot be made via phone call to the park.
Utilities
- Drinking water and electric hookups are available from April 16 to September 29.
Site capacity
- Each campsite allows one RV and either two tents or three tents.
Safety & rules
- Park rangers and County Sheriffs Deputies patrol the campground regularly.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
