About Buck Creek (MO)
Number of accommodations: 36
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- Marina
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Reviews (190)
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek offers a peaceful and clean camping experience, with friendly and accommodating staff, well-maintained sites, and clean bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, beautiful views, and nearby amenities like a marina and pizza place. While there have been some issues such as maintenance and water outages, overall, guests enjoy returning to this long-standing campground for family gatherings and relaxation.
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek offers a peaceful and clean camping experience, with friendly and accommodating staff, well-maintained sites, and clean bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, beautiful views, and nearby amenities like a marina and pizza place. While there have been some issues such as maintenance and water outages, overall, guests enjoy returning to this long-standing campground for family gatherings and relaxation.
Review Summary
David B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: ALOO
Great place maybe a little less welll kept than years ago we were lucky had running water swim area is gone. Last visit was 30 years ago but good place to avoid crowds and noise.
David B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: ALOO
Great place maybe a little less welll kept than years ago we were lucky had running water swim area is gone. Last visit was 30 years ago but good place to avoid crowds and noise.
Tillie F
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: CLOO
Our experience was wonderful, the sites were clean, mowed and it was quiet. This was our family reunion and we set the pavilion up to hang out for the evening, but the lights were not working ( probably because of the previous flooding). We would like to see the pavilion lights fixed so that we could spend the evening down there. We appreciate this opportunity , thank you to all that work to keep Buck Creek up and going, we have a long history of coming and staying every year!
Kind regards
Tillie F
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: CLOO
Our experience was wonderful, the sites were clean, mowed and it was quiet. This was our family reunion and we set the pavilion up to hang out for the evening, but the lights were not working ( probably because of the previous flooding). We would like to see the pavilion lights fixed so that we could spend the evening down there. We appreciate this opportunity , thank you to all that work to keep Buck Creek up and going, we have a long history of coming and staying every year!
Kind regards
Sandra W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: BLOO
We have always enjoyed camping at Buck Creek. The park attendants go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. The bath house is cleaned daily which is a big plus. Love this park and always have a good time there.
Sandra W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: BLOO
We have always enjoyed camping at Buck Creek. The park attendants go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. The bath house is cleaned daily which is a big plus. Love this park and always have a good time there.
Matthew S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: BLOO
Even when busy very quiet and laid back. A great place to relax!
Matthew S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: BLOO
Even when busy very quiet and laid back. A great place to relax!
Gerald S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: ALOO
Great location with beautiful campsites. Staff was great, and the marina next door was first rate. 100% recommend!
Gerald S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: ALOO
Great location with beautiful campsites. Staff was great, and the marina next door was first rate. 100% recommend!
Location Buck Creek (MO)
Address:
10600 S State Hwt 125
Protem, MO, 65733
United States
From Mountain Home, AR, take SR 5 N 24 mi. to US 160 JCT. Travel W on US
160 21 mi to Hwy U. Follow SR U 5 mi. S to US 125 for 5.7 mi. to Buck
Creek Park Access Road. Follow signs into campground.
Buck Creek is accessible via State Highway 125 and is located near US Highway 160, approximately 5 miles from the junction with State Route 5.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4944 / -92.7961
Elevation: 197 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- No livestock at this facility
- No firearms allowed
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
