Peoples Creek

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Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

53 total sites

RV Sites

50 sites

Tent Sites

3 sites

About Peoples Creek

People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake area. Completed in 1941, Wappapello Lake provides an estimated $3.9 million in annual flood protection to agricultural lands and developed areas along the St. Francis River. A peaceful cove offers endless recreation opportunities with 57 campsites, a picnic shelter, beach, accessible fishing pier, and Lake View Trail. Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake.

Number of accommodations: 53

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 6 to Sep 28

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

53 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32/33, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: PCRL RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
36, Loop: PCRL Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
37, Loop: PCRL Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
38, Loop: PCRL Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: PCRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (303)

What Guests Are Saying

Peoples Creek is praised for its clean facilities, nice beach, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for camping. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful shaded areas, well-maintained sites, and friendly staff. While some mention minor issues like trash around campsites and poison ivy, the overall experience is highly positive, with many planning return visits.

Review Summary

4.5
303 reviews
5
63.4%
192
4
26.1%
79
3
6.9%
21
2
2.6%
8
1
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3

Jeffery O

Verified

August 14, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: PCRL

5

Nice spot. Plenty of shade.

PAUL J

Verified

August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: PCRL

4

We stayed at Peoples creek lower campground site 29. it was right next to te lake and very nice. we enjoyed the view, the fishing and the weather which was a little warm. it was close to some good restaurants we really liked Crab Co.
Puxico was close and they had the Puxico Homecoming going on it was nice.

as always the bathrooms and showers were clean

Rick L

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 53, Loop: PCRU

5

Great campground!

Beckey H

Verified

November 4, 2025 Stayed at: 17, Loop: PCRL

5

Love this place, wish it was open longer

Mike M

Verified

November 30, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: PCRL

5

We love it there.

Mark H

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 27, Loop: PCRL

5

Nice quiet campground

jeffery t

Verified

December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 37, Loop: PCRL

5

One of my favorite campsites

Gerry B

Verified

May 19, 2026 Stayed at: 43, Loop: PCRU

3

Not easy to get in and out of campground. Pretty view.

STEVEN M

Verified

May 20, 2026 Stayed at: 42, Loop: PCRU

5

Site 42 was FHU which was very nice. Near the lake, very shaded, level to somewhat downward sloping concrete site. This site is near a highway so had some noise from that. Good hard surfaced walking/biking paths. The only issue was the tiny flies. They were everywhere, even out in the middle of the lake. Not much can be done with that. Would I stay here again? Definitely!

David S

Verified

May 27, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: PCRL

5

Wonderful one nite stop. Wish we had booked several nights to explore

Location Peoples Creek

Address:
19145 Wayne Route D
Wappapello, MO, 63966
United States

Highway access

Peoples Creek is accessible via I-55 and Highway 67, which are approximately 15 miles from the campground. Highway D provides direct access to the campground from Highway 67.

Elevation: 132 feet

Distance to downtown

0.9 mi drive to downtown Wappapello (about 2 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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.
  • Existing day use shelter reservations may be cancelled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers if the facility is closed due to flooding, elevated security threats, maintenance problems, etc. Reservations may also be cancelled when the reservation conflicts with large public special events that would negatively impact a private event at the shelter. For these reasons, customers should consider an alternate date or location in the event a closure is necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
  • Peoples Creek Day Use Area and Peoples Lower Campgrounds are located adjacent to Wappapello Lake, because of this some campsites or amenities may be unavailable during high water events. For more information about lake levels you may contact the Lake Management Office at (573) 222-7500 or the Lake Information Hotline at (573) 222-8139.  
  • Attention All Recreation Users: If you would like to hold an event or wedding at any of the project’s day use shelters, boat ramps, or any recreation area please call or visit the USACE Wappapello Lake project office to obtain the special use or event permit REQUIRED.These permits are required if you are hosting: a large gathering greater than 50 people, fishing tournaments, 5k’s, weddings, use of a bounce house/water slide of any kind, ETC. Please note that if events are held that require, but do not possess a special use or special event permit may be subject to a WRITTEN CITATION. Per Title 36 CFR 327.21(a) If you are planning on hosting an event and it does not fall under these specific criteria, please contacting with the USACE Wappapello Lake Project Office at 1(573) 222-7500 or messaging us on our Facebook page. 

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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