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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Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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- 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
raymond c
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: RUARK WEST
Typical corp of engineers park. well maintained, good spacing between sites. Check in is more difficult than most due to the park having an east and west section with mondays and tuesdays having to go to the east campground to check in for the west. I suggest calling in before you arrive to see what you need to do. Also, we have ATT and could not get any service at when there to call in to staff to let them know we had arrived rather than driving miles to go to the east area to check in. Otherwise it is a beautiful, remote park and we will stay again.
Cherryl S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: RUARK WEST
Could remove dead trees for safety reasons. It was a very quiet 13 days. Shower houses were always clean.
Cherryl S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: RUARK WEST
Could remove dead trees for safety reasons. It was a very quiet 13 days. Shower houses were always clean.
Gage S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: RUARK WEST
We have camped at Ruark Bluff West off and on over the past several years - this is the 2nd year in a row we have gone in a larger family group (this year 4 sites, 3 last year). Very nice hosts - easy online reservation system. Clean grounds and facilities, not a rowdy environment - perfect for families. We did not go to the beach this year, but used the lake from one of the site's waterside locations, so I am not sure how the beach environment was; I do know in previous years the beach area has always been clean and accessible. The only complaint, for this year, is that we really wanted the campsite next to us as one of our 4 sites and it showed as reserved online, but no one ever showed up to camp on that site - I am not sure if it was a no-show situation or a glitch in the online. I guess we just need to pick our weekend sooner for next year!
Gage S
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: RUARK WEST
We have camped at Ruark Bluff West off and on over the past several years - this is the 2nd year in a row we have gone in a larger family group (this year 4 sites, 3 last year). Very nice hosts - easy online reservation system. Clean grounds and facilities, not a rowdy environment - perfect for families. We did not go to the beach this year, but used the lake from one of the site's waterside locations, so I am not sure how the beach environment was; I do know in previous years the beach area has always been clean and accessible. The only complaint, for this year, is that we really wanted the campsite next to us as one of our 4 sites and it showed as reserved online, but no one ever showed up to camp on that site - I am not sure if it was a no-show situation or a glitch in the online. I guess we just need to pick our weekend sooner for next year!
Nancy W
September 1, 2021
camp ground was busy, a lot of cars parked on side of road, hardly any shade, cell phone service was awful, was quit at night which was nice,nice we could pull boat up on bank.
Nancy W
September 1, 2021
camp ground was busy, a lot of cars parked on side of road, hardly any shade, cell phone service was awful, was quit at night which was nice,nice we could pull boat up on bank.
Delores B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RUARK WEST
My only complaint is that lots need to be mowed better. Otherwise we had a nice stay.
Delores B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: RUARK WEST
My only complaint is that lots need to be mowed better. Otherwise we had a nice stay.
Scott O
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: RUARK WEST
This has been one of our favorite places to camp for years. For the most part, people are very friendly and willing to help with any camping issues that might arise
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
