Missouri / Wayne County

Eagle Point Recreation Area

Open — Open for day use only. No overnight camping allowed. The day-use picnic shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov or is available first-come, first-served.

About

Eagle Point day-use area provides a beautiful and grassy setting near the dam on Wappapello Lake in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The park offers an accessible picnic shelter accommodating up to 80 guests, making it an ideal location for large gatherings. From the bluff, an extended platform overlooks the lake and serves as a popular location for small wedding ceremonies with a permit. The facility includes flush toilets, a volleyball court, and access to the Lake View Trail with options to go across the dam or visit Peoples Creek. Wappapello Lake is fed by the St. Francis River and boasts 8,400 surface acres on a 45,000-acre expanse of public land. The lake can be a boater's paradise with secluded coves, islands, and wooded shorelines. Hunting, fishing, and kayaking are popular activities year-round. Nearby attractions include Pine Ridge Nature Trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail, Wappapello Wildflower Trail, and the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center. Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 10.8 miles away, Lake Wappapello State Park is 17 miles away, and Sam A. Baker State Park is 34 miles away. Special use permits are required for events exceeding 50 people, fishing tournaments, weddings, or other large gatherings.

Directions

Eagle Point is on the north end of the Wappapello Dam. From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Route 67, then go south on 67 to Highway D. Take Highway D south for 20 miles to the intersection of D and T. Look for signs. From Poplar Bluff: Take Route 60 east to Route T. Take Route T north for 22 miles and look for signs.

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