Spillway Recreation Area
Puxico, Missouri · 387 ft · In Wappapello Lake
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 387 ft (118 m)387 ft118 m
Sites2
Spillway Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 2 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Playground
- Toilets
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About
Overview
The Spillway Recreation Area's iconic outllet structure has delighted visitors to Wappapello Lake since 1937. Feeding the St. Francis River, the spillway banks are a favorite location for fisherman. A one lane boat ramp provides river access, the lower boat ramp area is also an ideal location for kayakers with easy bank access for launching. 11 picnic areas and 2 accessible picnic shelters are available for use year round. Each shelter has a large capacity grill, electricity, water fountains and water hydrants available, Shelter 4 has a large wood burning fireplace in the covered area. A 6 stall, accessible restroom is centrally located within the recreation area.
A sand volleyball court, large playground, horseshoe pits, cornhole boards and a Lake View Trailhead offer recreational opportunities for all ages and interests.
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Spillway Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain86°67°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 35% chance of rain87°56°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 21% chance of rain63°40°
- SatSunny62°38°
- SunSunny68°46°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 15 mi
Camp site
Poplar Bluff, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
Williamsville, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 15 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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