Ruark Bluff West
Stockton Lake
Ruark Bluff West is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.
Ruark Bluff West offers 74 campsites, showers, a dump station and a boat ramp. Many of the sites have electric hookups.
A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks.
Need to Know
Campground check in time is 4:00 PM. Check out time is 4:00 PM.
Ruark Bluff West is a campground facility. Campground for overnight stays only - day use prohibited. Reservations are subject to cancellation and removal from the park without valid camping unit (ie: tent, rv, etc)
- Customers may not call the park to make reservations
- Drinking water and electric hookups are available during the reservation season, Apr. 16 to Sept. 29
- One RV and two tents or three tents per campsite
- Park rangers and County Sheriffs Deputies routinely patrol this facility
- Call the park (417-637-5279) or project office (417-276-3113) for more information
- 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.
Natural Features
The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.
Nearby Attractions
Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.
Recreation
Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water.
The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers.
Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.
Contact Information
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819 Route H. GREENFIELD MO 65661
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 417-637-5279
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Greenfield, Missouri, take State Highway H. north for 6.4 miles and turn left on the park access road. Follow signs into the park area.
Available Campsites
- Site 66, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site RUARK BLUFF GROUP CAMP, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 46, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 40, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
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