Redman Creek Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake
Redman Creek offers a variety of recreational opportunities for every visitor! This large park is an ideal place for just a day visit or an extended stay. Redman Creek Campground features 109 full service campsites in the Redman East and West Campground. Each campground loop has a playground and shower house. As of 2025, recent campground improvements at Redman East include newly paved campsites which include a picnic table, lantern post, and fire pit.
Enjoy the scenic view along the Lake View Trail, this multi-use trail is a hiker, biker or walkers dream. Beginning at Redman East Campground, the trail connects the entire Wappapello Dam area featuring multiple trailheads with unique landscapes.
A tennis court, basketball court, sand volleyball court and playground are available for use year-round. A family picnic or a day of grilling are easy at one of 17 picnic sites or 4 reservable group shelters. An accessible fishing pier, 4-lane boat ramp with courtesy dock and a seasonal swimming beach provide a multitude of water recreation opportunities.
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The day-use portion of Redman Creek includes the visitor center, four picnic shelters, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, horseshoe pits and more. The campground portion provides 109 full service campsites with 50-AMP electric, water and sewer hookups in addition to six non-electric boat-in island camp sites.
Need to Know
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides free, family-oriented programs throughout the calender year, for more information about scheduled events you can contact the management office at 573-222-8562 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) 222-8562 or messaging us on our Facebook page.
Natural Features
Wappapello Lake is fed by the St. Francis River and boasts 8,400 acres on a whopping 45,000-acre expanse of public land in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or St. Francis River. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 11.6 miles from Redman Creek Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 17 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 34 miles away from Redman Creek Recreation Area.
Recreation
Wappapello Lake can be a boater's paradise with a string of secluded coves, islands and wooded shorelines. Hunting, fishing and kayaking are popular activities year-round. Hiking and biking on one of the Lake's 9 trail systems provides opportunities for all ages and abilities. Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for archery enthusiasts.
Contact Information
Mailing
10992 State Hwy T WAPPAPELLO MO 63966
Physical
10276 Hwy T Wappapello MO 63966
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 573-222-8233
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site Island Site 03, Loop ISLAND, Type Boat IN
- Site 109, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 088, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 084, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 104, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 081, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 087, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 102, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 103, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 091, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 078, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 090, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 071, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site Island Site 04, Loop ISLAND, Type Boat IN
- Site 083, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 107, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 070, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 095, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 075, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site Island Site 02, Loop ISLAND, Type Boat IN
- Site 063, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 100, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site S02, Loop REDC, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 19/20, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 106, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 089, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 067, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 074, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site Island Site 01, Loop ISLAND, Type Boat IN
- Site 085, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 082, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 092, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 059, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 097, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 069, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 101, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 099, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 098, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site Island Site 05, Loop ISLAND, Type Boat IN
- Site 017, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site Island Site 06, Loop ISLAND, Type Boat IN
- Site 093, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 079, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 077, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 108, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 080, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56/61, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 072, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 073, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site S08, Loop REDC, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 012, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 064, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68/86, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25/26, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 105, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site S03, Loop VIST, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 057, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 076, Loop REDS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site S01, Loop REDP, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 096, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 094, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop RWES, Type Standard Electric
- Site 062, Loop REAS, Type Standard Electric
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