Ruark Bluff East

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Ruark Bluff East Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year, and the facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape; the Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail campgrounds. Ruark Bluff East offers 91 campsites, two shower houses, a dump station, an accessible fishing dock and picnic area. Families also enjoy using the facility's swimming beach and playground. A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks. The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles, and visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter. Several full-service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.

  • Pet friendly

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Day Use Group Shelter

Beach · GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC · Day

Max Num of People
75
Pets Allowed
No
Capacity/Size Rating
Group
Max Vehicle Length
0
Campfire Allowed
No
Shade
Yes
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Greenfield, MO

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Amenities

  • Accessible campsites

    1 site

  • Boat ramp

  • Campfires allowed

  • Dump station

  • Electric hookups

  • Fire pits

  • Picnic tables

  • Shade

  • Vault toilets

Site features

  • Driveway surface

    Gravel (varies by site)

  • Max vehicle length

    Typically 50 ft, up to 65 ft

  • Site length

    Up to 45 ft

  • Proximity to water

    Lakefront

  • RV

    Typically 50 ft, up to 65 ft

  • Tent

    Typically 50 ft, up to 55 ft

  • Trailer

    Typically 50 ft, up to 60 ft

  • Boating

  • Camping

  • Fishing

  • Swimming Site

  • Wildlife Viewing

Rules & policies

  • Check-in

    4:00 PM

  • Check-out

    4:00 PM

  • People per site

    Up to 10

  • Vehicles per site

    Up to 3

  • Camping equipment required

  • Pets allowed

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