Greenville Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: WAPPAPELLO, MO, MO
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (928 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/greenville-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Greenville Recreation Area offers 95 spacious sites on the banks of Wappapello Lake with paved roads and patio areas. The campground features historical attractions like Memory Lane trail through Old Greenville City's original site, plus a 3-mile paved Greenville Trail for biking and hiking.
Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Barn Swallow, Coyote, Eastern Milksnake, Dekay's Brownsnake, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Greenville Recreation Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring bicycles to explore the paved Greenville Trail connecting to town and Memory Lane historical sites Select sites offer full hookups; verify hookup availability when booking since most sites lack hookups
Skip Greenville Recreation Area if: You need guaranteed full hookups — only select sites have them despite historical marketing claims. You prefer spontaneous camping — federal site requires advance reservations.
Best time to visit Greenville Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though federal campgrounds require early booking during peak periods.
Nearby campgrounds: Snow Creek Campground (Wappapello , MO), Fuchs House (Wiliamsville, MO), Markham Springs (Williamsville, MO), Peoples Creek (WAPPAPELLO, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Greenville Recreation Area
Cell signal at Greenville Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. 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.
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 entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring bicycles to explore the paved Greenville Trail connecting to town and Memory Lane historical sites
Select sites offer full hookups; verify hookup availability when booking since most sites lack hookups
Campground operates year-round, though federal campgrounds require early booking during peak periods
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The physical address of the park is located a mile south of Greenville, MO. From St. Louis, take I-55 south to Highway 67 south to Greenville. From here, continue south about 1 mile and look for signs. From Poplar Bluff take Highway 67 north about 29 miles and look for signs. If utilizing Apple or Google Maps, key in "Greenville Recreation Area". Select the location that is located in Greenville, MO. This will take you directly to the entrance of the campground to check in.
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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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