Ruark Bluff East
Stockton Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: GREENFIELD, MO, MO
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$200 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (147 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ruark Bluff East Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. S
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Ruark Bluff East offers scenic lakeside camping on Stockton Lake in the Ozark Mountains with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and swimming. Campers consistently praise it as a memorable destination with friendly staff and quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Wild Turkey, Common Loon, Common Goldeneye, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Three-toed Box Turtle, Prairie Lizard, and Ornate Box Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Ruark Bluff East: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring an awning if your site lacks shade This is a no-hookups facility—confirm self-contained RV suitability before booking
Skip Ruark Bluff East if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You need year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer full-service camping facilities.
Best time to visit Ruark Bluff East: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ruark Bluff West (GREENFIELD, MO), Hawker Point (STOCKTON, MO), Cedar Ridge (Mo) (Aldrich, MO), Masters (Mo) (Fair Play, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ruark Bluff East
Cell signal at Ruark Bluff East (GREENFIELD, MO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Ruark Bluff East Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year.
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 as this is a popular federal campground
Bring an awning if your site lacks shade
This is a no-hookups facility
confirm self-contained RV suitability before booking
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Greenfield, Missouri, take State Highway H. north for 6.4 miles and turn right onto the park access road. Follow signs into the park area.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stockton Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Stockton Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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