About Redman Creek Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 101
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Showers
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1113)
What Guests Are Saying
Redman Creek Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and spacious, level campsites. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, accessible amenities, and proximity to local attractions like restaurants and shopping. While some noted minor issues, such as a full fire pit and occasional noise from nearby traffic, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favored destination for camping.
What Guests Are Saying
Redman Creek Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and spacious, level campsites. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, accessible amenities, and proximity to local attractions like restaurants and shopping. While some noted minor issues, such as a full fire pit and occasional noise from nearby traffic, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a favored destination for camping.
Review Summary
Rebecca M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: Island Site 03, Loop: ISLAND
The only issue was there was a lot of broken glass and trash in the camp site and surrouding area. We picked up the majority of it!
Marc G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: REAS
Clean, mostly level, full hookups. Lots of space between sites & within site.
Marc G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: REAS
Clean, mostly level, full hookups. Lots of space between sites & within site.
Spencer S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: RWES
Had a nice quiet level spot for the week. Had nice drainage during 3 days of rain. Utilities were all up and running. No problems at all with our stay.
Spencer S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: RWES
Had a nice quiet level spot for the week. Had nice drainage during 3 days of rain. Utilities were all up and running. No problems at all with our stay.
george h
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: REDS
Overall experience was good. However, campsites are too close together. Was there on a sold out Labor Day weekend and was very crowded and difficult to move about because of 108 campsites that are extremely crowded close together. Most sites work well for RVs but sites that work for tents are limited, esp. for large tents. Bathrooms and shower houses are cleaned daily, but sanitation of the bathroom was only done once a week. Therefore, I recommend that you use you own sanitizer when using one of these facilities. Furthermore, there is no soap dispensers in the bathroom so you need to bring your own soap. It is nice that there is a playground for the kids and walking/bike trails within the campground. Check in is easy and quick, but you need to make reservations well in advance of Labor Day or other major holidays because these sites are sold out quickly for these days. In addition, due to the Covid-19, first-come, first-serve sites are no longer available and all sites must be reserved. This campground needs to post pictures of each campsite on recreation.gov so that individuals know what he or she is reserving and would know if the site will suit their needs before arriving. The campground has failed to post these pics, therefore, leaving campers unsure of what they are getting before arrival. Therefore, unless you have been there and know what site will work best for you, you are taking a chance because some sites are very small, some are very large, some work great for RVs but not tents, and other sites may work for small tents and only a few may work for large tents. The ticket booth attendants, the campground hosts, park rangers, and other Corp personnel are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful to the guests.
george h
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: REDS
Overall experience was good. However, campsites are too close together. Was there on a sold out Labor Day weekend and was very crowded and difficult to move about because of 108 campsites that are extremely crowded close together. Most sites work well for RVs but sites that work for tents are limited, esp. for large tents. Bathrooms and shower houses are cleaned daily, but sanitation of the bathroom was only done once a week. Therefore, I recommend that you use you own sanitizer when using one of these facilities. Furthermore, there is no soap dispensers in the bathroom so you need to bring your own soap. It is nice that there is a playground for the kids and walking/bike trails within the campground. Check in is easy and quick, but you need to make reservations well in advance of Labor Day or other major holidays because these sites are sold out quickly for these days. In addition, due to the Covid-19, first-come, first-serve sites are no longer available and all sites must be reserved. This campground needs to post pictures of each campsite on recreation.gov so that individuals know what he or she is reserving and would know if the site will suit their needs before arriving. The campground has failed to post these pics, therefore, leaving campers unsure of what they are getting before arrival. Therefore, unless you have been there and know what site will work best for you, you are taking a chance because some sites are very small, some are very large, some work great for RVs but not tents, and other sites may work for small tents and only a few may work for large tents. The ticket booth attendants, the campground hosts, park rangers, and other Corp personnel are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful to the guests.
Jennifer J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: REAS
Very clean and relaxing
Jennifer J
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: REAS
Very clean and relaxing
Sherrie W
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: REAS
We enjoyed our week here at Redman East. It’s a little hard to book online sometimes but that’s the only way you can book now.
Location Redman Creek Recreation Area
Address:
10276 Hwy T
Wappapello, MO, 63966
United States
From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Highway 67. Go south and turn left on State Highway D. Take Highway D south for 20 miles and look for signs.
From Poplar Bluff: Take Highway 60 east to Highway T. Take exit toward Wappapello Lake (north). Continue and look for signs.
Redman Creek Recreation Area is accessible via I-55 and Highway 67 from St. Louis, and Highway 60 from Poplar Bluff. State Highway D and State Highway T provide further access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9274 / -90.2838
Elevation: 128 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides free, family-oriented programs throughout the calendar year, for more information about scheduled events you can contact the management office at 573-222-7500 or on the Wappapello Lake Facebook page.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: June 3, 2026
