Redman Creek Recreation Area

Campground · Missouri · 106 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

106
Bookable sites
80 ft
Max rig length
up to 100
People per site
11
Accessible sites
420 ft
Elevation
Redman Creek Recreation Area
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.      



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. Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for archery enthusiasts.  

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

Between 04/02/2026 and 10/28/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 222-8233 to speak with local staff. From 11/03/2025 to 04/01/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 778-5404 for general information.

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. 

The facts

  • 106 bookable sites
  • 115 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 4 sites for day use only
  • 11 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 80 ft
  • Up to 100 people per site
  • Loops: ISLAND, REAS, REDC, REDP, REDS, RWES, VIST

Site types

  • 96 Standard Electric
  • 9 Management
  • 6 Boat In
  • 4 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

115 campsites at Redman Creek Recreation Area

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Getting there

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.

36.92737, -90.28380 · 36°55'38.5"N 90°17'1.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F424756687685888781695645
Low °F242837465765696760473628
Precip in3.83.55.05.45.64.04.43.53.63.84.74.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Site Type: Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer) $28.00

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Redman Creek Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Yes, Redman Creek Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Redman Creek Recreation Area have?
115 sites in total, of which 106 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Redman Creek Recreation Area.
Does Redman Creek Recreation Area have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Campfires are allowed at Redman Creek Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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