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Buck Creek (MO)

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BUCK CREEK (MO)
BUCK CREEK (MO)
BUCK CREEK (MO)

Featured amenities

Showers

About Buck Creek (MO)

Relax in the shaded campsites at Buck Creek, on the Arkansas side of the massive Bull Shoals Lake. Here, there's plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking and picnicking. The Peel Ferry, the last remaining state-operated ferry in Arkansas, leaves from Buck Creek. It connects Highway 125 from Arkansas to Missouri for convenient access to the lowers stretches of the lake.

Number of accommodations: 36

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Water Activities

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

36 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: ALOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B01, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B02, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B03, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B04, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B05, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B06, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B07, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B08, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B09, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B10, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B11, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B12, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B13, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 B14, Loop: BLOO
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C01, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C02, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C03, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C04, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C05, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C06, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C07, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C08, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C09, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C10, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C11, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 C12, Loop: CLOO
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
GS01, Loop: BUCK CREEK
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
190 reviews
5
65.8%
125
4
22.6%
43
3
7.4%
14
2
3.2%
6
1
1.1%
2

Eva D

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: B06, Loop: BLOO

5

Very nice place. Marina and staff are amazing!! Fishing is good and the water is nice and quiet. Pizza place up the road is fantastic and the food/ice cream across at 125 anchor point is great too! Riding the ferry across is fun. Just make sure to check the times of the ferry so you don’t get caught without a ride back over.
Our site was a very nice shady spot. Phone reception is not great but we had a good time and my kids even made some friends! Very good trees for shade and hammock hanging! Bathrooms were cleans and cool during the heat of the day!

Eva D

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: B06, Loop: BLOO

5

Very nice place. Marina and staff are amazing!! Fishing is good and the water is nice and quiet. Pizza place up the road is fantastic and the food/ice cream across at 125 anchor point is great too! Riding the ferry across is fun. Just make sure to check the times of the ferry so you don’t get caught without a ride back over.
Our site was a very nice shady spot. Phone reception is not great but we had a good time and my kids even made some friends! Very good trees for shade and hammock hanging! Bathrooms were cleans and cool during the heat of the day!

Matthew S

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: B04, Loop: BLOO

5

Very quiet and friendly area! Clean bath houses also.

Matthew S

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: B04, Loop: BLOO

5

Very quiet and friendly area! Clean bath houses also.

Doug C

Verified

July 5, 2024 Stayed at: C03, Loop: CLOO

5

Super friendly people. The campground host we’re fantastic. Will definitely be returning!

Doug C

Verified

July 5, 2024 Stayed at: C03, Loop: CLOO

5

Super friendly people. The campground host we’re fantastic. Will definitely be returning!

Kim S

Verified

May 31, 2024 Stayed at: C12, Loop: CLOO

4

My family and I came here during Memorial weekend. It was the best spot in my opinion since you had the best view. I do want to say however, that the picture is not entirely true. You WILL NOT have shade. When we got there we were expected to have a roof as shown in the picture but there was not. So please be aware that this site has NO SHADE and there are no trees surrounding the site. Other than that we really enjoyed the ferry ride over to the other side. Ferry is completely FREE.

Kim S

Verified

May 31, 2024 Stayed at: C12, Loop: CLOO

4

My family and I came here during Memorial weekend. It was the best spot in my opinion since you had the best view. I do want to say however, that the picture is not entirely true. You WILL NOT have shade. When we got there we were expected to have a roof as shown in the picture but there was not. So please be aware that this site has NO SHADE and there are no trees surrounding the site. Other than that we really enjoyed the ferry ride over to the other side. Ferry is completely FREE.

Alex L

Verified

May 20, 2024 Stayed at: A08, Loop: ALOO

4

Bathrooms were clean. Not advisable to camp near the boat access (A loop) if you are a late sleeper/ sensitive to noise. Very noisy early in the morning. Started just before 6am. Lake view was lovely though!

Alex L

Verified

May 20, 2024 Stayed at: A08, Loop: ALOO

4

Bathrooms were clean. Not advisable to camp near the boat access (A loop) if you are a late sleeper/ sensitive to noise. Very noisy early in the morning. Started just before 6am. Lake view was lovely though!

Location Buck Creek (MO)

Address:
10600 S State Hwt 125
Protem, MO, 65733
United States

Highway access

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

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