Buck Creek (MO)
Bull Shoals Lake
Relax in the shaded campsites at Buck Creek, on the Arkansas side of the massive Bull Shoals Lake. Here, there's plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking and picnicking.
The Peel Ferry, the last remaining state-operated ferry in Arkansas, leaves from Buck Creek. It connects Highway 125 from Arkansas to Missouri for convenient access to the lowers stretches of the lake.
All but two of the 38 sites have electric hookups. The campground caters to kids with a playground and swimming area, and campers with boats can make use of the launch ramp.
Need to Know
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- No livestock at this facility
- No firearms allowed
- 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.
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Natural Features
Bull Shoals Lake, spanning upwards of 71,000 acres, is fed from the White River. The river flows from northwest Arkansas to south-central Missouri, and then loops back into central Arkansas where it eventually flows into the Mississippi River. The lake is lined with hardwoods and cedar.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Bull Shoals-White River State Park and explore its two hiking trails. The Big Bluff Trail presents views of the White River below Bull Shoals Dam, and the Lakeside Trail meanders along the shores of the lake.
Recreation
Bull Shoals Lake has great appeal to jet skiers, water skiers, fishermen, birders, hikers and those who just want to "get away from it all."
Fall foliage in the area attracts lots of visitors for an annual celebration called the Flaming Fall Revue.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Contact Information
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10600 S State Hwt 125 Protem MO 65733
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 417-785-4313
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Mountain Home, AR, take SR 5 N 24 mi. to US 160 JCT. Travel W on US
160 21 mi to Hwy U. Follow SR U 5 mi. S to US 125 for 5.7 mi. to Buck
Creek Park Access Road. Follow signs into campground.
Available Campsites
- Site B02, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B03, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C10, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B11, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C12, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C07, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A03, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B04, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop BUCK CREEK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site B10, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A06, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B12, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C08, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C11, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C02, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B14, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B01, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C01, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A07, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C04, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS01, Loop BUCK CREEK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site C05, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A13, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C03, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B09, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A02, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B05, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A05, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C06, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B08, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B07, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A01, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B13, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B06, Loop BLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop ALOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C09, Loop CLOO, Type Standard Electric
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