Peoples Creek Upper Campground Map
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Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Available sites

53 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 12 ft
🚐 02, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 51 × 12 ft
🚐 03, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 20 ft
🚐 04, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 68 × 12 ft
🚐 05, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 12 ft
🚐 06, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 12 ft wide
🚐 07, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 59 × 10 ft
🚐 08, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 49 × 12 ft
🚐 09, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 12 ft
🚐 10, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 12 ft
🚐 11, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 10 ft
🚐 12, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 12 ft
🚐 13, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 14, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 73 × 12 ft
🚐 15, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 16, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 × 12 ft
🚐 17, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 73 × 12 ft
🚐 18, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 19, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 61 × 12 ft
🚐 20, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 12 ft
🚐 21, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 × 12 ft
🚐 22, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 73 × 12 ft
🚐 23, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 12 ft
🚐 24, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 87 × 12 ft
🚐 25, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 57 × 20 ft
🚐 26, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 12 ft
🚐 27, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 98 × 12 ft
🚐 28, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 29, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 73 × 12 ft
🚐 30, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 120 × 12 ft
🚐 31, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 12 ft
🚐 32/33, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 25 ft
🚐 34, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 × 12 ft
🚐 35, Loop: PCRL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 × 12 ft
⛺ 36, Loop: PCRL Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 37, Loop: PCRL Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 38, Loop: PCRL Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 39, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 10 ft
🚐 40, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 59 × 10 ft
🚐 41, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 76 × 10 ft
🚐 42, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 64 × 10 ft
🚐 43, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 10 ft
🚐 44, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 46, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 10 ft
🚐 48, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 71 × 10 ft
🚐 50, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 10 ft
🚐 51, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 120 × 10 ft
🚐 52, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 68 × 10 ft
🚐 53, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 × 10 ft
🚐 54, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 46 × 10 ft
🚐 55, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 36 × 10 ft
🚐 56, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 44 × 10 ft
🚐 57, Loop: PCRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 41 × 10 ft

Reviews (319)

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
319 reviews
5
62.7%
200
4
26.3%
84
3
7.5%
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2
2.5%
8
1
0.9%
3

Janis D

Verified

July 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: PCRU

5

People's Creek was a very nice place. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. The beach was a very nice place to swim. I especially loved how they have their trails. Our group walked and enjoyed the different fauna and rocks that they have. We stayed in the upper level but that would be better if you were just in an RV because you're closer to the road and in an RV you can block out the noise the next time I go I will use a lower level because I love tent camping and it's further from the road. But overall it's a great place, and the prices are awesome.

Sandra W

Verified

July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PCRL

3

Beautiful park, nice shaded areas to camp in. Lots of things to do around the area, hiking and taking in the scenery. Only complaint, we had to pick up trash around our campsite and the trash dumpster area.

Dave H

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PCRL

5

Sheila D

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: PCRL

5

We had an amazing time. Park staff was helpful and kind. The Army Corps of Engineers have done a wonderful job routing the water so, when we had heavy rain fall, the lake didn't rise or affect our campground. Love this place.

Keith B

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: PCRL

5

Was a good time

Dave H

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: PCRL

5

Kevin P

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: PCRL

5

Great time relaxing on the Lake

John D

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: PCRU

5

It was very clean and easy to get in and out. Our family really enjoyed it

Dava C

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: PCRL

5

First time at People’s Creek and we are already planning another trip back. As soon as you pull into the view of the lake is amazing. There is a good size sandy beach and roped off area for swimming, a boat area, and a dock you can fish off of. Make sure you have a canopy or some sort of shade to use at beach, lots of sun screen, a blanket or chairs to sit in, shoes to walk across sand it is very hot. We were able to check in early, and the staff member who helped us was so friendly. We booked sites 4 and 6, both of them had so much shade it made the hot sun easier to handle. Our family is planning another trip in July for 5 days, hopefully. The only thing we wish we had at our site was sewer hook up. That would have made things so much easier. Also at the dump station there is no hook up for a hose so that you can flush water up into your black tank to flush it good. But we managed with what we had. Overall a great place to spend with your family, relaxing and making memories.

ROBIN R

Verified

June 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: PCRL

5

Nice quiet campground with access to the lake, and close to area activities.

Location & Directions for Peoples Creek

19145 Wayne Route D, Wappapello, MO 63966 United States

Elevation: 132 ft

Getting There

From St. Louis: take I-55 South to Highway 67. Head south to D
Highway. Take D Highway South for about 15 mi and look for signs.



From Poplar Bluff: Take Hwy 60 East to Highway T. Then take Highway T North and
look for signs.

Nearest town

Wappapello, MO - 0.9 mi

About 2 min to downtown

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.

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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