Redman Creek Recreation Area
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. Enjoy the scenic view along the Lake View Trail, this multi-use trail is a hiker, biker or walkers dream.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 96 |
| Boat-in | 6 |
| group shelter electric | 4 |
| Host/management | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
106 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Site 01 | ISLAND | Boat-in | Full | No | 8 / – | Yes | ||||
| Island Site 02 | ISLAND | Boat-in | Full | No | 8 / – | Yes | ||||
| Island Site 03 | ISLAND | Boat-in | Full | No | 8 / – | Yes | ||||
| Island Site 04 | ISLAND | Boat-in | Full | No | 8 / – | Yes | ||||
| Island Site 05 | ISLAND | Boat-in | Full | No | 8 / – | Yes | ||||
| Island Site 06 | ISLAND | Boat-in | Full | No | 8 / – | Yes | ||||
| 041 | REAS | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 042 | REAS | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 046 | REAS | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 047 | REAS | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 80 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Site Type. Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer) $28.00 |
| Accessibility | Sites 047, 048, 063, 066 and 7 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Wappapello, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.9274° N, 90.2838° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- under 0.1 mi
- 1.1 miRockwood Point Day Use ↗Day use
- 5.3 miChaonia Landing Marina ↗Boat launch
- 5.8 miLost Creek Lodge Marina ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Mingo Wilderness begins about 4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4 miMingo Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 7,730 acres
- 4.3 miMingo National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 21,690 acres
- 10.7 miMark Twain National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,069,958 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- J. Herbert Moore HouseBuilding · Poplar Bluff · 12.5 mi
- Mark Twain SchoolBuilding · Poplar Bluff · 12.9 mi
- Wheatley Public SchoolBuilding · Poplar Bluff · 12.9 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Sites at Redman Creek Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Site Type. Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer) $28.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Redman Creek Recreation Area have?
115 sites, including 96 standard sites with power, 6 boat-in sites, and 4 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Redman Creek Recreation Area have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Redman Creek Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Sites 047, 048, 063, and 066 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 11 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Wappapello Lake can be a boater's paradise with a string of secluded coves, islands and wooded shorelines. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Redman Creek Recreation Area?
Wappapello, Missouri. Explore the nearby Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or St.
Source: Getting there