Eagle Point Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WAPPAPELLO, MO, MO
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Eagle Point day-use area provides a beautiful and grassy setting near the dam on Wappapello Lake. The park offers an accessible picnic shelter accommodating up to 80 guests, making it an ideal location for a large gathering of friends and family. Hunting, fishing and kayaking are popular activities year-round.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/eagle-point-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Eagle Point offers beautiful lake views and a grassy setting near Wappapello Dam with excellent sunset photo opportunities. Popular activities include fishing, boating, kayaking, and hiking along secluded coves and wooded shorelines.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth and Broad-banded Watersnake present in area; also Barred Owls, Mallards, and Southern Painted Turtles.
Insider tips for Eagle Point Recreation Area: Look right from the concrete platform to find a trail leading to a rock shelf at the water for swimming Plan visit around sunset for exceptional photo opportunities Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Skip Eagle Point Recreation Area if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. Prefer developed campgrounds — only 1 tent site available. Cannot arrive early — book ahead due to popularity and limited availability.
Best time to visit Eagle Point Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations may affect availability..
Nearby campgrounds: Redman Creek Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO), Peoples Creek (WAPPAPELLO, MO), Snow Creek Campground (Wappapello , MO), Greenville Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Point Recreation Area
Cell signal at Eagle Point Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Eagle Point day-use area provides a beautiful and grassy setting near the dam on Wappapello Lake. The park offers an accessible picnic shelter accommodating up to 80 guests, making it an ideal location for a large gathering of friends and family. Hunting, fishing and kayaking are popular activities year-round.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryLook right from the concrete platform to find a trail leading to a rock shelf at the water for swimming
Plan visit around sunset for exceptional photo opportunities
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations may affect availability.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Eagle Point is not at the physical address listed above. It is on the north end of the Wappapello Dam. From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Route 67, then go south on 67 to Highway D. Take Highway D south for 20 miles to the intersection of D and T. Look for signs. From Poplar Bluff: Take Route 60 east to Route T. Take Route T north for 22 miles and look for signs.
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 — Wappapello Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wappapello Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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