Ruark Bluff East

Campground · Missouri · 83 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Stockton Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

83
Bookable sites
80 ft
Max rig length
up to 80
People per site
1
Accessible site
944 ft
Elevation
RBE
Photo: G. Hill · Recreation.gov

Overview

Ruark Bluff East Campground 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.

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.

Facilities

Ruark Bluff East offers 91 campsites, two shower houses, a dump station, an accessible fishing dock and picnic area. Families also enjoy using the facility's swimming beach and playground.

A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

There is a $10 cancellation fee for all reservations. A $10 fee is also applied when changing reservation dates. If you would like to modify your reservation during the original dates, you can do so for no additional fee. 

The facts

  • 83 bookable sites
  • 91 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 80 ft
  • Up to 80 people per site
  • Loops: Beach, EAST, MUTT

Site types

  • 38 Standard Nonelectric
  • 29 Standard Electric
  • 13 Walk To
  • 8 Management
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric
  • 1 Group Standard Electric
  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

91 campsites at Ruark Bluff East

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
Day Use Group ShelterBeachGroup Shelter ElectricBack In———75
A01EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—35 ft10 🐾
A02EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A03EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A04EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A05EASTStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel—70 ft10 🐾
A06EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A07EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A08EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A09EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A10EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A11EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
A12EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A13EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A14EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A15EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
A16EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A17EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A18EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A19EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
A20EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
A21EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—30 ft10 🐾
A22EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A23EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
A24EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—30 ft10 🐾
A25EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—35 ft10 🐾
A26EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A27EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A28EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
A29EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—70 ft10 🐾
A30EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—70 ft10 🐾
A31EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft10 🐾
A32EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—35 ft10 🐾
A33EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A34EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A35EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
A36EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
A37EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
B01EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—55 ft10♿ 🐾
B02EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
B03EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
B04EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
B05EASTStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel—80 ft10 🐾
B06EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
B07EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
B08EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
B09EASTStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel—55 ft10 🐾
B10EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
B11EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
B12EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—40 ft10 🐾
B13EASTStandard ElectricBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
B21EASTStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—35 ft10 🐾
B22EASTGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel—35 ft30 🐾
B23EASTManagementBack InGravel—35 ft10 🐾
B24EASTManagementPull ThroughGravel—50 ft10 🐾
B25EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B26EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—80 ft10 🐾
B27EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft10 🐾
B28EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B29EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B30EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B31EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B32EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B33EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B34EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B35EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B36EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft10 🐾
B37EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B38EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B39EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B40EASTStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft10 🐾
B41EASTManagementBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
B42EASTManagementBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
B43EASTManagementBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
B44EASTManagementBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
B45EASTManagementBack InGravel—45 ft10 🐾
B46EASTManagementBack InGravel—55 ft10 🐾
T01EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T02EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T03EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T04EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T05EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T06EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T14EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T15EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T16EASTWalk ToBack InGravel——10 🐾
T17EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T18EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T19EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
T20EASTWalk ToBack InGravelLakefront—10 🐾
Mutton Creek Group CampMUTTGroup Standard ElectricBack InGravel——80 🐾

Getting there

From Greenfield, Missouri, take State Highway H. north for 6.4 miles and turn right onto the park access road. Follow signs into the park area.

37.52222, -93.80528 · 37°31'20.0"N 93°48'19.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in2.02.13.35.06.15.04.33.74.33.73.32.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 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

Campsite reservations may be made online at recreation.gov or over the phone at 1-877-444-6777 by credit or debit card. Cash and card are accepted at the park attendant booth for walk-in reservations.

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

More photos

Sunburn Point (T14 - T20) New Walk-To Campsites
Photo: G. Hill · Recreation.gov
Sunburn Point Walk-To, Non-Electric Campsites
Photo: G. Hill · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Ruark Bluff East

Can you reserve a site at Ruark Bluff East?
Yes, Ruark Bluff East is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ruark Bluff East have?
91 sites in total, of which 83 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Ruark Bluff East?
80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Ruark Bluff East?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ruark Bluff East.
Does Ruark Bluff East have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Ruark Bluff East?
Campfires are allowed at Ruark Bluff East. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-14.

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