About Redman Creek Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 101
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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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
Justin R
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: RWES
nice quiet campground
Emily V
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: RWES
Very helpful staff. Clean and well cared for
Justin R
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: RWES
nice quiet campground
Cynthia G
August 24, 2021
This is such a wonderful area! The smaller kids have the playground to play, there's the tennis, basketball and volleyball courts and there is plenty of space to set up yard games. The beach is close enough for anybody who wants to take a dip in the lake and the restrooms are close by as well. Perfect for big or small events. It was nice to see the Park Ranger and Police frequent the area in case of emergencies. Will definitely book this one again!
If I would change anything, it would be that our name wasn't put on the schedule by the shelter so I was a bit concerned that the reservation might not have registered but I had printed out my receipt just in case, which was recommended during reserving the shelter. There was no trashcan so we had to have bags to put them in for convenience instead of walking to the dumpster constantly. It wasn't far, actually right by the parking lot but just having a trash can under the shelter to hold trash till the end of the event would have been convenient for those that weren't as mobile. So bring trash bags just for convenience.
Then again, those are just the smallest things and didn't take away from the awesome time we had.
Cynthia G
August 24, 2021
This is such a wonderful area! The smaller kids have the playground to play, there's the tennis, basketball and volleyball courts and there is plenty of space to set up yard games. The beach is close enough for anybody who wants to take a dip in the lake and the restrooms are close by as well. Perfect for big or small events. It was nice to see the Park Ranger and Police frequent the area in case of emergencies. Will definitely book this one again!
If I would change anything, it would be that our name wasn't put on the schedule by the shelter so I was a bit concerned that the reservation might not have registered but I had printed out my receipt just in case, which was recommended during reserving the shelter. There was no trashcan so we had to have bags to put them in for convenience instead of walking to the dumpster constantly. It wasn't far, actually right by the parking lot but just having a trash can under the shelter to hold trash till the end of the event would have been convenient for those that weren't as mobile. So bring trash bags just for convenience.
Then again, those are just the smallest things and didn't take away from the awesome time we had.
Shirley A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RWES
This was our last stop on a 16 day trip and, by far, the best campground. Our west side spot was perfectly level and had water, electric and sewer! Our site had an adjacent concrete picnic area with table and firepit/grill. The bath/shower house was new and clean! Since we just stayed the one night and didn't even unhook the trailer, we didn't participate in any activities, however, we inadvertently pulled into the area where the boat ramp was and it looked amazing - large and accommodating for many boats/trailers. When we travel in that area again, we will definitely reserve a campsite in the West Campground!
william y
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: RWES
great
Timothy M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: REDS
While I wouldn’t rate this campground as one of my top five, it was still another nice COE experience. We stayed in the East Campground at the very back because there appeared to be better spacing between sites compared to the front. The bathrooms were clean and spacious but the landscape maintenance around the bathrooms was lacking by COE standards. The grass was over a foot tall and deep tire tracks in the mud surrounding the bathrooms were left unattended. The trash cans on Monday were overflowing onto the streets. I would stay at the West Campground next visit as there appeared to be much better green space for children and pets and the spacing of campsites seemed better. As others have mentioned a lot of the campsites are severely sloped front to back and left to right so be cautious when selecting a site. Also bring your leveling blocks and prepare to get creative.
Mary S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: REAS
Had a great time. Mingo refuge a place to go. Visitore center by the damm. intresting place to see.
Also Greenville. Second time to camp there and was clean and quite.
Shirley A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RWES
This was our last stop on a 16 day trip and, by far, the best campground. Our west side spot was perfectly level and had water, electric and sewer! Our site had an adjacent concrete picnic area with table and firepit/grill. The bath/shower house was new and clean! Since we just stayed the one night and didn't even unhook the trailer, we didn't participate in any activities, however, we inadvertently pulled into the area where the boat ramp was and it looked amazing - large and accommodating for many boats/trailers. When we travel in that area again, we will definitely reserve a campsite in the West Campground!
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 4, 2026
