Redman Creek Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake
Summary
Redman Creek Campground offers a variety of activities for the whole family, such as fishing, kayaking, hiking, and biking, as well as full-service campsites and group shelters. The park also boasts a new paved trail, playgrounds, courts, and a beach for swimming. Boaters can explore the 8,400 acre Wappapello Lake. Nearby attractions include nature trails, wildlife refuges, and state parks.
Overview
Redman Creek offers a varirty 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, with some restroom facilites replaced in 2021.
Enjoy the scenic view along the new paved 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.
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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 new accessible Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for achery 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.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.
contact_info
Between 03/16/2022 and 11/01/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 222-8233 to speak with local staff. From 01/07/2022 to 03/15/2022 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 222-8562 for general information.Photos
Campground Matrix
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| Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
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Spillway Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake
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0.1mi | — |
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Eagle Point Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake
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0.6mi | — |
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Peoples Creek
Wappapello Lake
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1.4mi | — |
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Greenville Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake
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15.3mi | 67% |
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Markham Springs
Mark Twain National Forest
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17.8mi | — |
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Fuchs House
Mark Twain National Forest
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18.0mi | — |