About Peoples Creek
Number of accommodations: 53
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Lake Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Sarah M
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: PCRL
Spacious campsite (site 12) towards the back of the campground. Grill/firepit
Combo perfect for our overnight. Easy walk to bath house and not too far from shore of lake. Nice sandy areas on the “beach” for kids to splash around right along shore. Loud neighbors but that’s not really a criticism of the campground itself. More of a reminder to us to try and be respectful when camping, especially during quiet hours. Driving distance to welcome center where we saw an animal show. Nice playgrounds. Clean public areas. Not too busy even during the eclipse! I cannot say enough nice things about the rangers who answer the park info line—I called a few times before we visited to ask specific questions and the man I spoke with was always so nice and helpful.
JEFFERY H
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: PCRU
Out of the many options in the area, we always stay here whenever we are in the area visiting family.
Ralph M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: PCRU
Good length of camp site
But campsites are to close together
Jane S
VerifiedFebruary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: PCRU
Campsite was comfortable and clean. However the Upper and Lower COE campsites lack signage, which caused us to search for the upper campground when we arrived. It was confusing and frustrating. We had to call a ranger for directions. Fortunately he was helpful.
Stephen P
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: PCRU
This was the upper camp ground, had no idea the spots I picked were right next to the HWY. For such a small area traffic was busy day and night. As soon as I pulled in I was ambushed by the camp host who demanded my park access pass. I was not even parked in my spot completely and all she kept saying was to show her my access pass. She was extremely rude and she did the same to my friends in the adjacent spot beating on their RV door as soon as they parked. She’s also an Army Corps employee and she thinks she runs the place. There was no warm welcome and placed a taste of disgust in my mouth right away. Also my wife later that night walked to the restroom and it was not stocked with toilet paper so apparently the camp host doesn’t do her job either. Rudest host I’ve ever encountered.
I would stay again but make sure it’s in the lower campground by lake and away from this camp host bossy bimbo. Sad example of a Corps employee camp host.
Piper B
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: PCRU
Great Lake views on you walk with nice paved trails. A bit tight in some spots if you have a longer trailer.
Lester P
VerifiedDecember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: PCRU
By far the best overall Corps facility I’ve visited. Walking trails, harbor, & boat ramp first class. Bathhouse clean, well equipped, and all functions in working order. A pleasant place to visit with an excellent host & hostess.
Kelly M
VerifiedDecember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: PCRU
Clean easy to find great view!
Rick L
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: PCRU
Great campground! Had a great time
Orville C
VerifiedNovember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: PCRU
Didn't have trash bin but other than that was very nice. Full hookup for price can't beat it.
Location Peoples Creek
Address:
19145 Wayne Route D
Wappapello, MO, 63966
United States
From St. Louis: take I-55 South to Highway 67. Head south to D
Highway. Take D Highway South for about 15 miles and look for signs.
From Poplar Bluff: Take Hwy 60 East to Highway T. Then take Highway T North and
look for signs.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9464 / -90.2753
Elevation: 132 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
