About Ruark Bluff West
Number of accommodations: 63
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
JIMMY V
VerifiedJuly 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: RUARK WEST
Nice campground. 30 amp site. We had a great view of the lake.
Michael R
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: RUARK WEST
The only issue was the older couple camped in #17, called park patrol and told them that we splashed water in the back of their boat with our personal watercraft. Nonsense! It rained that afternoon for about 20 minutes. We were never close to their boat, which was tied up with the bow on the shore. It is disturbing that the park patrol didn't express to the couple, who was in their camper all day, that it had rained. But instead, came to our site and checked out their claim. Again, ridiculous. An older couple with water droplets on their boat so they automatically accused the personal watercraft operators which were no where near operating in the very shallow water where their boat was ashore. Just blame the personal watercraft, unknowing that it had rained. We recorded multiple videos that afternoon which clearly shows the area we were operating in and how we were at idle going out and coming in from the main lake body.
Michael R
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: RUARK WEST
The only issue was the older couple camped in #17, called park patrol and told them that we splashed water in the back of their boat with our personal watercraft. Nonsense! It rained that afternoon for about 20 minutes. We were never close to their boat, which was tied up with the bow on the shore. It is disturbing that the park patrol didn't express to the couple, who was in their camper all day, that it had rained. But instead, came to our site and checked out their claim. Again, ridiculous. An older couple with water droplets on their boat so they automatically accused the personal watercraft operators which were no where near operating in the very shallow water where their boat was ashore. Just blame the personal watercraft, unknowing that it had rained. We recorded multiple videos that afternoon which clearly shows the area we were operating in and how we were at idle going out and coming in from the main lake body.
Joe S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: RUARK WEST
Facilities are excellent, location is wonderful. very enjoyable. Weather was a little too warm. Other than that, the trip was perfect.
Brenda W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: RUARK WEST
I have been at this location twice people are always friendly and the campsite is very clean and it's absolutely beautiful there
Joe S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: RUARK WEST
Facilities are excellent, location is wonderful. very enjoyable. Weather was a little too warm. Other than that, the trip was perfect.
Brenda W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: RUARK WEST
I have been at this location twice people are always friendly and the campsite is very clean and it's absolutely beautiful there
Zeb C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RUARK WEST
Great facilities. Easy access to the water and excellent fishing
Zeb C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: RUARK WEST
Great facilities. Easy access to the water and excellent fishing
Michael G
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: RUARK WEST
Glad to be at this campground. We have camped here for years and we are looking forward to this year!
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
