Buck Creek (Mo)
Bull Shoals Lake — lakeside
Location: Protem, AR, AR
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (92 reviews)
Season: May through October
Relax in the shaded campsites at Buck Creek, on the Arkansas side of the massive Bull Shoals Lake. Here, there’s plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking and picnicking. The Peel Ferry, the last remaining state-operated ferry in Arkansas, leaves from Buck Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buck-creek-mo to be notified when sites open up.
Buck Creek offers shaded campsites on the Arkansas side of Bull Shoals Lake with opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and water sports. The historic Peel Ferry, Arkansas's last remaining state-operated ferry, departs from the campground providing convenient access to Highway 125.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Hognose Snake, Midland Watersnake, and Prairie Lizard present in area. Bird species include Purple Martin, American White Pelican, Downy Woodpecker, and Black Vulture.
Insider tips for Buck Creek (Mo): Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if full hookups needed Peel Ferry departure point provides unique access to lower lake stretches and Missouri side
Skip Buck Creek (Mo) if: Need water or sewer hookups - not available at this campground. Traveling outside May-October season - campground closes seasonally. Prefer first-come sites - early booking required due to federal campground popularity.
Best time to visit Buck Creek (Mo): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals (Peel, AR), Lead Hill (Diamond City, AR), Theodosia Park (Theodosia, MO), Oakland Park (Oakland, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buck Creek (Mo)
Cell signal at Buck Creek (Mo) (Protem, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Relax in the shaded campsites at Buck Creek, on the Arkansas side of the massive Bull Shoals Lake. Here, there’s plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking and picnicking. The Peel Ferry, the last remaining state-operated ferry in Arkansas, leaves from Buck Creek.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if full hookups needed
Peel Ferry departure point provides unique access to lower lake stretches and Missouri side
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Mountain Home, AR, take SR 5 N 24 mi. to US 160 JCT. Travel W on US 160 21 mi to Hwy U. Follow SR U 5 mi. S to US 125 for 5.7 mi. to Buck Creek Park Access Road. Follow signs into campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bull Shoals Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bull Shoals Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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