Campsite AtlasPeoples 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.People's Creek is ideally suited for swimming and boating activities.
Campsites
| Standard with electric | 50 |
| tent only electric | 3 |
| Host/management | 3 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Total | 57 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Site Type: . Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer) $28.00. Limited Service (50 Amp, Water) $24.00 . Walk-in Tent Sites (50 Amp, Water) $16.00 .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
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.
Campgrounds nearby
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.