Peoples Creek
Puxico, Missouri · 436 ft · In Wappapello Lake
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At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 436 ft (133 m)436 ft133 m
Loops2
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Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Fishing
- Showers
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About
Overview
People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake area.
Completed in 1941, Wappapello Lake provides an estimated $3.9 million in annual flood protection to agricultural lands and developed areas along the St. Francis River. A peaceful cove offers endless recreation opportunities with 57 campsites, a picnic shelter, beach, accessible fishing pier, and Lake View Trail.
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Cell service at Peoples Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain85°66°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 36% chance of rain88°54°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 21% chance of rain63°38°
- SatSunny63°37°
- SunSunny69°44°
Nearby camping
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Eagle Point Recreation Area
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Puxico
Redman Creek Recreation Area
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Puxico
Spillway Recreation Area
Public Land · 1.5 mi · Puxico
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 16 mi
Camp site
Poplar Bluff, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
Location and contact
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