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Attention: Beginning March 22, 2013, golf carts and all other motorized vehicles that are not licensed will no longer be allowed to operate at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and recreation areas at Wappapello Lake in accordance with CFR Title 36, 327.2, Vehicles, with the exception of authorized park attendants and volunteers. If you have questions, please contact the Wappapello Lake Management Office at 573-222-8562.

REDMAN CREEK RECREATION AREA, MO

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates

Overview

Visitors at Redman Creek get a chance to enjoy family picnics, peaceful strolls or a day of boating on Lake Wappapello. The large park is ideal for visitors with a variety of recreational interests, ranging from from tennis to fishing to enjoy the park's scenic overlook.

Every holiday season, Redman Creek hosts the Festival of Lights Auto Tour. Visitors can help decorate campsites and tour the campground to enjoy the festive lights. Other fun events are held throughout the year, as well.

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.

Recreation:

Boaters enjoy the lake's seemingly endless string of secluded coves, lined with wooded shorelines. Water skiing is a very popular activity on the lake, as is fishing and hiking.

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.

Nearby Attractions:

Explore the Johnson Tract Natural Area and Trail and hike the extensive 33-mile Ozark Trail.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Playground
  • Accessible Sites
  • Basketball Courts
  • Boat Rentals
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Entrance Station
  • Fish Cleaning Stations
  • Fishing
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Scenic Overlooks
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Tennis Courts
  • Visitor Center
  • Volleyball Courts
Know Before You Go
  • Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease; Click here for more information
  • For list of activities and events call 573-222-8562

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.92278, -90.2875
36°55'22"N, 90°17'15"W

From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Highway 67. Go south and turn left on State Highway D. Take Highway D south for 20 miles and look for signs.

From Poplar Bluff: Take Highway 60 east to Highway T. Take exit toward Wappapello Lake (north). Continue and look for signs.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

REDMAN CREEK RECREATION AREA
10270 HIGHWAY T
WAPPAPELLO MO 63966

Phone Number:

Information: (573)222-8233
; Project Office: (573)222-8562; Park Ranger: (573)778-5404

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • National Drag Boat Races: This event will be held at the Redman Creek Recreation Day Use Area cove pending an approved permit. From May 18 2013 to May 19 2013. from May 18 2013 to May 19 2013
  • Kids Outdoor Fun Day: Many activities will be happening during this half day celebration. Children's games and information booths will be located at the Lost Creek Recreation Area off CR 523. This event includes not only fishing activities, but also archery and pellet gun shooting. Free to attend. On Jun 15 2013. on Jun 15 2013
  • Ranger Willie's Wet and Wild Waterfest: A variety of family oriented water safety games and activities such as tug of war, PFD fashion show, O.H.I.O Challenge, canoe/inner tube racing, cardboard boat building/racing, sand sculpturing and much more will be held at the Redman Creek Beach Area. Free to attend. On Jun 30 2013. on Jun 30 2013
  • 4th Annual Classic Amphibious Triathlon (ACAT): This event is held on the 4th Saturday in August at the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center. It consists of swimming, cycling, and running. Participants can be individuals or teams with various age categories. This sanctioned event is done in partnership with the SEMO Regional Water Safety Council. On 24 Aug 2013. on Aug 24 2013
  • Annual 25 Mile Labor Day Weekend Yard Sale: During this holiday weekend, the community pulls together by conducting a 25 mile stretch yard sale Friday through Monday along State Highway T and D at Wappapello Lake. Free setup is allowed on the grounds of the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center via a Special Use Permit. From Aug 30 2013 to Sep 2 2013. from Aug 30 2013 to Sep 02 2013
  • National Public Lands Day (NPLD): Groups, organizations and individuals volunteer to help conduct trail maintenance and cleanup along the shoreline and designated roadways at Wappapello Lake. Check in at the Redman Creek Recreation Area. Free to attend. On Sep 8 2013. on Sep 08 2013
  • Wappapello Outdoors Opportunity for Disabled Sportsman (W.O.O.D.S.): This event held at Redman Creek Recreation Area consists of a variety of recreational activities for the mentally and physically challenged. Examples are: boat rides, fishing, archery and pellet shoot, dutch oven cooking, etc... Free to attend. On Sep 14 2013. on Sep 14 2013
  • Old Greenville Days: Living history of the 1900's. This event held at the Greenville Recreation Area consists of arts/crafts, rendezvous living history, live musical entertainment (bluegrass, country, gospel, clogging, etc¿) and food. Free to attend. From Sep 20 2013 to Sep 21 2013. from Sep 20 2013 to Sep 21 2013
  • Annual Mobility Impaired Deer Hunt: Qualified mobility impaired individuals may put in an application for a drawing to be considered for this hunt. From Oct 19 2013 to Oct 20 2013. from Oct 19 2013 to Oct 20 2013
  • Festival of Lights Auto Tour: This Festival of Lights Christmas Auto Tour is held in the Redman Creek East Campground. Businesses, groups, organizations and individuals are encouraged to decorate a campsite. Campsite setup and tour is free. From Nov 29 2013 to 29 Dec 2013. from Nov 29 2013 to Dec 29 2013