OutReserve

Peoples Creek

Peoples Creek Upper Campground Map
Peoples Creek Beach Holiday Weekend
Peoples Creek Lower Campground
Peoples Creek Campground
Peoples Creek Boat Ramp

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

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

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 6

Sites & Availability

53 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 32/33, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: PCRL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
36, Loop: PCRL
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
37, Loop: PCRL
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
38, Loop: PCRL
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$16.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 48, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 50, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 52, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 53, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 54, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 55, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 56, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 57, Loop: PCRU
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$40.00
/ per night

Reviews (275)

What Guests Are Saying

Peoples Creek is highly praised for its beautiful, clean, and quiet campground, with well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Many visitors enjoyed the proximity to the lake, ample shade, and various activities, including fishing and hiking. While some sites had issues like poison ivy and steep terrain, the overall experience was positive, making it a recommended destination for campers.

Review Summary

4.5
275 reviews
5
61.5%
169
4
27.6%
76
3
6.9%
19
2
2.9%
8
1
1.1%
3

David W

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: 21, Loop: PCRL

5

Use to camp here a few years back but had gotten away from it. We came back to rethink our memories of camping with our family here. Things were upgraded and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. To us peoples creek lower level is absolutely the best.

Danny F

July 19, 2024

5

Nice Park Attendance.

Robert N

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 26, Loop: PCRL

4

Nice, clean park on the creek giving good access to the boat ramp and swim area. Most sited are paved, so they are nice and level. 50Amp is nice to have, too although I didn't need it.

ray l

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 14, Loop: PCRL

5

Beautiful sites. Large and wooded and quiet.

Anthony K

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 41, Loop: PCRU

3

Nice enough park, steep hills, not well
Suited for walks or bike rides.

Angela G

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 08, Loop: PCRL

5

Great quite campground! Lots of shade. The campground host Elizabeth is friendly, helpful and stays on top of things to make everyone stay enjoyable!

Ken M

Verified

July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 56, Loop: PCRU

4

We have had our family reunion at Lake Wappapello every year for decades. For the past two years at Upper People's Creek. RV Campsites are pretty level and full hookups. Roomy enough for RV and an added tent. Only issue I ever have at the lake is chiggers so I have to stay out of the grass.

Pamela G

Verified

July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 41, Loop: PCRU

5

Great spot.

Ashley J

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 46, Loop: PCRU

1

Old Timers beware, they DO NOT bring your tag for your campsite and vehicle to you anymore. We were told 8 minutes before the booth closed we had to go get it. They have always brought the tag to us along with lake information pamphlets. Kinda felt like we were disrespected and that we were trying to get a free night or something as they followed us all the way to lower Peoples check booth. Then when I got to the check booth, I was told that the dog had to be on a leash because it was reported she was running all over the campground. My dog is always on a leash connected to a chest harness. Now the campground attendant had dogs getting out and going all over the campground. This upper peoples location has really changed this year. I was ready to leave after day 1 of our trip. Doubtful I will return.

Mychelle S

Verified

July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 51, Loop: PCRU

5

Beautiful area, quiet campground, good location

Location Peoples Creek

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

Latitude & Longitude: 36.9464 / -90.2753

Elevation: 132 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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.

General

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.  

General

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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