Greenville Recreation Area

About

Greenville Recreation Area sits on the banks of the St. Francis River at Wappapello Lake in Missouri's southeastern Ozark foothills. The campground was built on the original site of Old Greenville, which was relocated when the lake was created. A historical Memory Lane trail guides visitors through the remnants of the old town, passing foundations and streets that offer a glimpse into the area's past. The campground was completely renovated in 2019, upgrading all 106 sites to full hookups with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections on concrete pads. Each site includes an accessible fire ring/grill, picnic table, and lantern post. Facilities include a central shower house plus three additional restroom buildings, multiple playgrounds, a pickleball court, gaga ball courts, and horseshoe pits. The day-use area features 14 picnic sites, basketball and volleyball courts, a shelter, and a boat ramp with courtesy dock. Wappapello Lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass, and channel catfish. A 3-mile paved trail connects the campground to the town of Greenville, making it ideal for hiking and biking.

Directions

From St. Louis, take I-55 south to Highway 67 south to Greenville. Continue south about 1 mile and follow signs. From Poplar Bluff, take Highway 67 north about 29 miles and follow signs.