About Buck Creek (MO)
Number of accommodations: 36
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Marina
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Reviews (287)
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek campground is praised for its friendly and helpful camp host, clean facilities, and beautiful shaded sites with lake views. Many visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, making it a great spot for family gatherings and relaxation. While some noted maintenance issues and noisy neighbors, the overall experience remains positive, with a strong history of returning campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek campground is praised for its friendly and helpful camp host, clean facilities, and beautiful shaded sites with lake views. Many visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, making it a great spot for family gatherings and relaxation. While some noted maintenance issues and noisy neighbors, the overall experience remains positive, with a strong history of returning campers.
Review Summary
Pamela A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: CLOO
Fantastic place to camp
Tammy P
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: ALOO
Beautiful Bull Shoals Lake, peaceful and lots of fun!
Tammy P
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: ALOO
Beautiful Bull Shoals Lake, peaceful and lots of fun!
Tammy P
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: ALOO
Beautiful Bull Shoals Lake, peaceful and lots of fun!
Stephen H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: BLOO
Camping was great as always. We were not happy that the courtesy dock is not being maintained. It is out of the water and no where near the launch. It made it so that one person in our group could not get into our boat at all. Why is the Corp not maintaining it?
Glen R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: BLOO
Wonderful campsite. Very clean. Nice views of the lake.
Stephen H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: BLOO
Camping was great as always. We were not happy that the courtesy dock is not being maintained. It is out of the water and no where near the launch. It made it so that one person in our group could not get into our boat at all. Why is the Corp not maintaining it?
Glen R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: BLOO
Wonderful campsite. Very clean. Nice views of the lake.
Stephen H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: BLOO
Camping was great as always. We were not happy that the courtesy dock is not being maintained. It is out of the water and no where near the launch. It made it so that one person in our group could not get into our boat at all. Why is the Corp not maintaining it?
Glen R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: BLOO
Wonderful campsite. Very clean. Nice views of the lake.
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 13, 2026
