Ruark Bluff East
Stockton Lake
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.
Ruark Bluff East offers 91 campsites, two shower houses, a dump station, an accessible fishing dock and picnic area. Families also enjoy using the facility's swimming beach and playground.
A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks.
Notifications and Alerts
The Ruark Bluff East B Loop will be undergoing construction during the 2021 Recreation Season. For electric campsite reservations, Ruark Bluff West, Cedar Ridge, Hawker Point, Crabtree Cove and Orleans Trail Campgrounds are available. The Ruark Bluff East A Loop (all non-electric) will remain open during for the 2021 Recreation Season.
Need to Know
Customers may not call the park to make reservations
The campground is open year-round
Drinking water (community fill-up) and electric hookups are available during the reservation season, April 16 to September 30
- One RV and two tents or three tents per campsite
$5 fee for boat ramp from March 1 through November 30
Park Rangers and County Sheriff's Deputies routinely patrol this facility
- Call the park (417-637-5303) or project office (417-276-3113) for more information
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Natural Features
The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.
Nearby Attractions
Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.
Recreation
Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water.
The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers.
Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.
Changes & Cancellations
There is a $10 cancellation fee for all reservations. A $10 fee is also applied when changing reservation dates. If you would like to modify your reservation during the original dates, you can do so for no additional fee.
Contact Information
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802 Route H. GREENFIELD MO 65661
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 417-637-5303
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site B008, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B039, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A018, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B024, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A030, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A025, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Mutton Creek Group Camp, Loop MUTT, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site T001, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A028, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B006, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site T005, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B001, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B017, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B034, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B030, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A015, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B023, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A013, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A016, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A027, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A019, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A009, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B013, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A032, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A022, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A002, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B033, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B027, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B025, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B019, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B010, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B002, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B004, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A036, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A029, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B014, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B026, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A037, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B005, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A020, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A026, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B028, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B037, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B040, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B038, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B016, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B011, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A012, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T006, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A033, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A031, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B009, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B007, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B031, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A003, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B021, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B022, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B020, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T002, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B035, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A011, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A007, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T003, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B003, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A024, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A034, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A01, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A008, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B032, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A005, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A035, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B036, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A023, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A014, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A017, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B018, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B015, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B012, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B029, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A021, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A010, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A006, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T004, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A004, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
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