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Snow Creek Campground

Wappapello Lake, Missouri

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As of October 2026, Snow Creek Campground is a campground in Missouri with 9 campsites. Snow Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Snow Creek Campground is located at 36.9722° N, 90.3578° W.

people allowed on 7 of 9 sites: 8

Snow Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Snow Creek Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Snow Creek Campground

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Standard 9

Amenities

showers
potable water

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

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

All sites at Snow Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Snow Creek loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
1	Standard	8
2	Standard	-
3	Standard	8
4	Standard	-
5	Standard	8
6	Standard	8
7	Standard	8
8	Standard	8
9	Standard	8

About Snow Creek Campground

Overview

Snow Creek Campground is located on the Northwestern side of Wappapello Lake Prject near the Chaonia Landing day use area. Snow Creek Campground is a primitive campground with 9 availalbe sites. This area is on the shore of Wappapello lake with a lake front view. Snow Creek gives its users boat ramp access, a fishing pier, and showerhouse.

Recreation

Snow Creek Campground offers Lake front access to most of its campsites. The easy access makes for great fishing and other water related activies. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish.

Facilities

Chaonia Landing provides a general store and resturant with boat rentals available through the Chaonia Landing Resort and Guide Servies Marina.

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

For facility specific information, please call (573) 222-7500.

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 Snow Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Snow Creek Campground 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.

See Park Information Guide for additional rules and regulations.

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.

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.

Drinking water is available through the frost proof water hydrant at the entrance to the campground.

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Snow Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Snow Creek Campground?

Snow Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Snow Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Snow Creek Campground, 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 Snow Creek Campground have?

Snow Creek Campground has 9 campsites.

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