Eagle Point Recreation Area
Campground · Missouri · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 80
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 420 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Eagle Point day-use area provides a beautiful and grassy setting near the dam on Wappapello Lake. The park offers an accessible picnic shelter accommodating up to 80 guests, making it an ideal location for a large gathering of friends and family.Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake.
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. The Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for achery enthusiasts.
Facilities
The accessible picnic shelter fits 80 guests. The area includes a scenic overlook, volleyball court and flush toilets. From the bluff, an extended platform overlooks the lake -- a popular location for small wedding ceremonies (permit required). The Lake View trail can be accessed here with options to go across the dam or visit Peoples Creek. The restroom and picnic areas were replaced in 2021
Natural Features
Wappapello Lake is fed by the St. Francis River and boasts 8,400 surface-acres on a whopping 45,000-acre expanse of public land, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (573) 222-7500.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 10.8 miles from Eagle Point Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 17 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 34 miles away from Eagle Point Recreation Area.
The Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center--located near the gatehouse, south of the dam-- offers more information on the area as well as recreation.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: EAGLE POINT DAY USE
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Eagle Point Recreation Area
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S05 | EAGLE POINT DAY USE | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Route 67, then go south on 67 to Highway D. Take Highway D south for 20 miles to the intersection of D and T. Look for signs.
From Poplar Bluff: Take Route 60 east to Route T. Take Route T north for 22 miles and look for signs.
36.93461, -90.27728 · 36°56'4.6"N 90°16'38.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 47 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 69 | 56 | 45 |
| Low °F | 24 | 28 | 37 | 46 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 36 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Group Shelter Electric ($50.00)
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Eagle Point Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Eagle Point Recreation Area?
- Yes, Eagle Point Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Eagle Point Recreation Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Eagle Point Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Eagle Point Recreation Area.
- Does Eagle Point Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Eagle Point Recreation Area
- Redman Creek Recreation Area 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway Recreation Area 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Peoples Creek 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Snow Creek Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Greenville Recreation Area 15.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Markham Springs 18.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fuchs House 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pinewoods Lake Rec Area 28 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mingo Wilderness 7.4 mi · Facility
- Hendrickson Boat Launch 11.1 mi · Facility
- Markham Springs Recreation Area 18.4 mi · Campground
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area 27.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Email WappapelloLake@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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