Redman Creek Recreation Area
Wappapello Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WAPPAPELLO, MO, MO
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$48 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (556 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Redman Creek offers a variety of recreational opportunities for every visitor! This large park is an ideal place for just a day visit or an extended stay. Redman Creek Campground features 109 full service campsites in the Redman East and West Campground.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/redman-creek-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Large 109-site federal campground with newly paved campsites, full service amenities, and scenic Lake Wappapello views. Highly rated at 4.6/5 stars with campers praising the quiet weekday atmosphere, family-friendly environment, and extensive recreation options including fishing, hiking, swimming, and a visitor center.
Wildlife alert: Northern Cottonmouth, Broad-banded Watersnake, and Southern Painted Turtle present in the area. Also common waterfowl including Mallards and Greater White-fronted Geese.
Insider tips for Redman Creek Recreation Area: Book early—federal campground fills quickly Request newly paved sites at Redman East for level camping Visit weekdays for quieter experience; weekends attract large family groups
Skip Redman Creek Recreation Area if: You need full hookups—most sites are not full service despite some sites having electric hookups. You require perfectly level camping—many sites require significant leveling effort.
Best time to visit Redman Creek Recreation Area: Weekdays year-round — Campground operates year-round and campers report beautiful quiet conditions during weekdays.
Nearby campgrounds: Spillway Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO), Peoples Creek (WAPPAPELLO, MO), Snow Creek Campground (Wappapello , MO), Greenville Recreation Area (WAPPAPELLO, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Redman Creek Recreation Area
Cell signal at Redman Creek 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.
Redman Creek offers a variety of recreational opportunities for every visitor! This large park is an ideal place for just a day visit or an extended stay. Redman Creek Campground features 109 full service campsites in the Redman East and West Campground.
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
federal campground fills quickly
Request newly paved sites at Redman East for level camping
Visit weekdays for quieter experience; weekends attract large family groups
Campground operates year-round and campers report beautiful quiet conditions during weekdays
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From St. Louis: Take I-55 south to Highway 67. Go south and turn left on State Highway D. Take Highway D south for 20 miles and look for signs. From Poplar Bluff: Take Highway 60 east to Highway T. Take exit toward Wappapello Lake (north). Continue 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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