Snow Creek Campground
Campground · Missouri · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 371 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Snow Creek Campground is located on the Northwestern side of Wappapello Lake Prject near the Chaonia Landing day use area. Snow Creek Campground is a primitive campground with 9 availalbe sites. This area is on the shore of Wappapello lake with a lake front view. Snow Creek gives its users boat ramp access, a fishing pier, and showerhouse.
Recreation
Snow Creek Campground offers Lake front access to most of its campsites. The easy access makes for great fishing and other water related activies. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish.
Facilities
Chaonia Landing provides a general store and resturant with boat rentals available through the Chaonia Landing Resort and Guide Servies Marina.
Natural Features
Wappapello Lake, fed by the St. Francis River, has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. The St. Francis River provides multiple caves, gravel bars, and open stretchs of water surrounded by open woodlands and rocky bluffs.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (573) 222-7500.Nearby Attractions
Explore one of the 9 trail systems along the Wappapello Lake. The nearby Ozark Trail is the only Horse friendly trail at the Lake. The Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or lower St. Francis River are approximately 22 miles away. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 31 miles from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 21 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 14 miles away from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area is an ideal place to swim or picnic along its large gravel bars.
The facts
- 9 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Snow Creek
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
9 campsites at Snow Creek Campground
Check-in 5:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Snow Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
- The physical address of the park is 4558 Wayne Route W. Williamsville, MO 63967.
- From Highway 67 turn onto MO-172 E/Missouri W. for 9.9 miles. Turn left onto Missouri W. and drive for 3.4 miles. Once throught the Chaonia Landing gate continue to drive forward until you reach the gravel road at the boat ramp. The campground will be at the end of the gravel road.
36.97219, -90.35775 · 36°58'19.9"N 90°21'27.9"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 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 Snow Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Snow Creek Campground?
- Yes, Snow Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Snow Creek Campground have?
- 9 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Snow Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Snow Creek Campground.
- Does Snow Creek Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Snow Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Snow Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Snow Creek Campground
- Peoples Creek 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Redman Creek Recreation Area 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Eagle Point Recreation Area 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spillway Recreation Area 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Greenville Recreation Area 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Markham Springs 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fuchs House 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pinewoods Lake Rec Area 23.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hendrickson Boat Launch 8 mi · Facility
- Mingo Wilderness 11.5 mi · Facility
- Markham Springs Recreation Area 13.7 mi · Campground
- Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area 23.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (573) 222-8562
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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