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Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. Francis River. 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. The Greenville Trail, a three mile hike or bike trail, connects the modern city of Greenville to the campground. The expansive grounds, multiple playgrounds, play courts and large event area provide opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Greenville boasts a one-mile historical trail to explore. A three-mile hike/bike trail is open year-round and a great choice for families. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish.
Hunting and trapping are popular activities around the lake, boasting 44,000 acres for public use.
Special events are put on throughout the year but the annual Black Powder Rendezvous, Old Greenville Days and Halloween Boo Bash events are notable experiences in Greenville.
The day use portion of the recreation area includes 14 picnic sites, a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, day use shelter, and boat ramp with courtesy dock. Facilities within the campground include showers, a playground, and 106 campsites with full hookups, consisting of electric, water, and sewer.
Wappapello Lake, fed by the St. Francis River, has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. The St. Francis River provides multiple caves, gravel bars, and open stretchs of water surrounded by open woodlands and rocky bluffs.
Between 03/16/2022 and 11/22/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 224-3884 to speak with local staff. From 01/19/2022 to 03/15/2022 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 222-8562 for general information.
Explore one of the 9 trail systems along the Wappapello Lake. The nearby Ozark Trail is the only Horse friendly trail at the Lake. The Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or lower St. Francis River are approximately 22 miles away. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 31 miles from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 21 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 14 miles away from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area is an ideal place to swim or picnic along its large gravel bars.
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.
Convenient off US 67, spacious, paved sites with table, fire ring, hanger for trash or to dry waders, convenient hookups, and reasonable fee...nice place! The only downside was the litter by former campers, especially in the fire ring, who are unclear on the concept of nice surroundings.
Best campground in Missouri, all full hookup campsites. Kid friendly.
The campground itself is done great. Our spot was so level that we didn't have to lay a single block for leveling. All sites are full hookups. Large patio at each site with large sturdy picnic table, fire ring, and post for trash or lantern. The camping sites that are inside the top loop and the outside sites of the back loop have much more space. The Camground has wonderful areas for bike riding for young and old. Price is great for the layout and the full hookups. There is water access for boating or kayaking.
The only reason I didn't give a 5 star was the area we were in, the inside of the back loop, was closer to each other than I preferred. I felt more like I was in a suburban neighborhood. I do realize, though, that these are larger sites than many, I just like more seclusion.
We will be going back and will try to book a little earlier to get one of the bigger and scenic sites. We will definitely be taking our bicycles as well.
Great site for camping. As long as you have the appropriate equipment during certain seasons. Definitely bring bug spray and anything anti-mosquito. They fly rampant. Lot of stuff to do nearby and on the property. Look out for hungry raccoons. They will riffle through your backpack if you leave food in there.
