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Greenville Recreation Area in Missouri
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Greenville Recreation Area

Wappapello Lake, Missouri

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As of October 2026, Greenville Recreation Area is a campground in Missouri with 95 campsites. Greenville Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Greenville Recreation Area is located at 37.1004° N, 90.4558° W.
people allowed on 86 of 95 sites
8
people allowed on the largest site
80

Greenville Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Greenville Recreation Area, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Greenville Recreation Area

  • Standard 93
  • Group 1
  • RV 1
  • Accessible 8
  • Hookups 95

What an RV fits

  • 40–44 ft1 site
  • 45–49 ft1 site
  • 50–54 ft1 site
  • 55–59 ft4 sites
  • 60–64 ft7 sites
  • 65–69 ft20 sites
  • 70–74 ft31 sites
  • 75–79 ft11 sites
  • 80–84 ft7 sites
  • 90–94 ft5 sites
  • 95–99 ft2 sites
  • 115–119 ft3 sites

Amenities

  • showers
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, horse riding.

All sites at Greenville Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookupsAccess
080BACKStandard844 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
081BACKStandard869 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
082BACKStandard882 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
83/84BACKStandard1072 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
085BACKStandard893 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
086BACKStandard876 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
087BACKStandard898 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
088BACKStandard873 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
089BACKStandard882 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
090BACKStandard872 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
091BACKStandard883 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
93/94BACKStandard1067 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
095BACKStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
096BACKStandard868 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
097BACKStandard897 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
098BACKStandard866 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
099BACKStandard866 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
100BACKStandard860 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
101BACKStandard883 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
102BACKStandard871 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
103BACKStandard848 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
104BACKStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
105BACKStandard877 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
106BACKStandard854 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
001FIRSStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer-
002FIRSStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
003FIRSStandard868 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
004FIRSStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
005FIRSStandard8117 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
006FIRSStandard8118 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
007FIRSStandard867 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
008FIRSStandard857 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
009FIRSStandard862 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
010FIRSStandard871 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
011FIRSStandard872 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
012FIRSStandard872 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
013FIRSStandard871 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
014FIRSStandard877 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
015FIRSStandard860 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
016FIRSStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
017FIRSStandard874 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
018FIRSStandard891 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
019FIRSStandard892 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
020FIRSStandard867 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
021FIRSStandard868 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
022FIRSStandard873 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
023FIRSStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
024FIRSStandard865 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
107GCAMStandard855 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
S10GDAYGroup80-Electric, WaterAccessible
026MIDDStandard879 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
027MIDDStandard855 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
028MIDDStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
029MIDDStandard860 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
030MIDDStandard871 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
031MIDDStandard880 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
32/33MIDDStandard1073 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
034MIDDStandard872 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
35/36MIDDStandard1072 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
037MIDDStandard882 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
038MIDDStandard868 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
039MIDDStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
040MIDDStandard871 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
041MIDDStandard874 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
042MIDDStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
044MIDDStandard877 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
045MIDDStandard8115 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
047MIDDRV874 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
048MIDDStandard866 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
49/50MIDDStandard1070 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
52/53MIDDStandard1072 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
054MIDDStandard868 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
055MIDDStandard878 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
056MIDDStandard864 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
057MIDDStandard880 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
058MIDDStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
59/60MIDDStandard1075 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
061MIDDStandard859 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
062MIDDStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
063MIDDStandard890 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
064MIDDStandard890 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
065MIDDStandard872 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
066MIDDStandard870 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
067MIDDStandard865 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
068MIDDStandard863 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
069MIDDStandard867 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
070MIDDStandard871 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
071MIDDStandard869 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
072MIDDStandard868 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
073MIDDStandard869 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
074MIDDStandard870 ftElectric, Water, SewerAccessible
075MIDDStandard866 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
76/77MIDDStandard1066 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
078MIDDStandard862 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-
079MIDDStandard875 ftElectric, Water, Sewer-

About Greenville Recreation Area

Overview

Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. Francis River. The spacious campground is built on the original site of the historical Old Greenville City, visitors have seemingly endless opportunities for fun. The Memory Lane trail winds along the historical foundations and streets offering a glimpse back in time. The Greenville Trail, a three mile hike or bike trail, connects the modern city of Greenville to the campground. The expansive grounds, multiple playgrounds, play courts and large event area provide opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake!

Recreation

Greenville boasts a one-mile historical trail to explore. A three-mile hike/bike trail is open year-round and a great choice for families. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish.

Hunting and trapping are popular activities around the lake, boasting 44,000 acres for public use.

Special events are put on throughout the year but the annual Black Powder Rendezvous, Old Greenville Days and Halloween Boo Bash events are notable experiences in Greenville.

Facilities

The day use portion of the recreation area includes 14 picnic sites, a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, day use shelter, and boat ramp with courtesy dock. Facilities within the campground include showers, a playground, and 106 campsites with full hookups, consisting of electric, water, and sewer.

Natural Features

Wappapello Lake, fed by the St. Francis River, has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. The St. Francis River provides multiple caves, gravel bars, and open stretchs of water surrounded by open woodlands and rocky bluffs.

Contact Info

Between 04/01/2026 and 11/02/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 224-3884 to speak with local staff. From 11/03/2025 to 03/31/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 778-5404 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Explore one of the 9 trail systems along the Wappapello Lake. The nearby Ozark Trail is the only Horse friendly trail at the Lake. The Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or lower St. Francis River are approximately 22 miles away. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 31 miles from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 21 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 14 miles away from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area is an ideal place to swim or picnic along its large gravel bars.

Rules and notices at Greenville Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Greenville Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Existing day use shelter reservations may be cancelled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers if the facility is closed due to flooding, elevated security threats, maintenance problems, etc. Reservations may also be cancelled when the reservation conflicts with large public special events that would negatively impact a private event at the shelter. For these reasons, customers should consider an alternate date or location in the event a closure is necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

This campground was completely renovated in 2019. Every site has been upgraded to full hook-up campsites, 50 amp electric, water and sewer. Each impact site was upgraded

to concrete 16'X40' pads and include and accessible firering/grill, picnic table, and lantern post.

All campers MUST register with gate attendant upon arrival to receive site and vehicle tags.

See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.

Additional Campground Rules and Regulations:

The following are prohibited from use in recreation areas and campgrounds at Wappapello Lake.

1. Any container filled with water for the intended use of "swimming, wading, lounging, or other playing in is prohibited. No kiddie pools, tubs filled with water, other containers, etc.

2. Sprinklers, and other water delivery devices with standard uses of playing in and/or frolicking in, as well as for providing water for the health of lawns are prohibited.

3. Use of government-provided water to "wash or clean" vehicles, campers, boats, or any other equipment is prohibited.

Attention All Recreation Users: If you would like to hold an event or wedding at any of the project’s day use shelters, boat ramps, or any recreation area please call or visit the USACE Wappapello Lake project office to obtain the special use or event permit REQUIRED.

These permits are required if you are hosting: a large gathering greater than 50 people, fishing tournaments, 5k’s, weddings, use of a bounce house/water slide of any kind, ETC.

Please note that if events are held that require, but do not possess a special use or special event permit may be subject to a WRITTEN CITATION. Per Title 36 CFR 327.21(a)

If you are planning on hosting an event and it does not fall under these specific criteria, please contacting with the USACE Wappapello Lake Project Office at 1(573) 222-7500 or messaging us on our Facebook page.

Greenville Recreation Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Greenville Recreation Area?

Greenville Recreation Area is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 95 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Greenville Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Greenville Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Greenville Recreation Area have?

Greenville Recreation Area has 95 campsites.

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