Can you reserve a site at Buck Creek (Mo)?

Yes, Buck Creek (Mo) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Buck Creek (Mo) have?

39 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Buck Creek (Mo)?

36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Buck Creek (Mo)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Buck Creek (Mo).

Buck Creek (Mo), Missouri — 37 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

The facts

37 bookable sites
39 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: ALOO, BLOO, BUCK CREEK, CLOO

Site types

35 Standard Electric
2 Group Shelter Electric
2 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

39 campsites at Buck Creek (Mo)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A01	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A02	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A03	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A05	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A06	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A07	ALOO	Standard Electric	—	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
A08	ALOO	Standard Electric	—	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
A09	ALOO	Management	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A11	ALOO	Management	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A12	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
A13	ALOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
B01	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
B02	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
B03	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
B04	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
B05	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
B06	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
B07	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
B08	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	10	🐾
B09	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	32 ft	10	🐾
B10	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
B11	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
B12	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
B13	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
B14	BLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
GS01	BUCK CREEK	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	—	—
GS1	BUCK CREEK	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	50	🐾
C01	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
C02	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C03	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C04	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C05	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C06	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C07	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C08	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C09	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C10	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	10	🐾
C11	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾
C12	CLOO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

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.

36.49444, -92.79611 · 36°29'40.0"N 92°47'46.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	49	58	68	75	83	88	87	81	70	58	47
Low °F	23	26	34	43	54	63	67	65	57	45	35	26
Precip in	2.9	2.8	4.7	5.2	5.1	3.9	4.2	3.2	4.1	4.0	4.3	3.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Buck Creek (Mo)

Can you reserve a site at Buck Creek (Mo)?: Yes, Buck Creek (Mo) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buck Creek (Mo) have?: 39 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Buck Creek (Mo)?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Buck Creek (Mo)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Buck Creek (Mo).
Does Buck Creek (Mo) have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Camping near Buck Creek (Mo)

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River Run Park 21.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cranfield Park 27.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cricket Creek 28 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Junction (GTT Stop 7) 14 mi · Campground
Bar-K Wrangler Camp 27.9 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 417-785-4313
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Buck Creek (Mo)