Ruark Bluff East
RUARK BLUFF EAST
Part of Stockton Lake
Overview
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.Facilities
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.
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.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.
Nearby Attractions
Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.Important Notices
Campground check in time is 4:00 PM. Check out time is 4:00 PM
Day Use Group Shelter reservations are valid from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM per reservation.
Ruark Bluff East is a campground facility. Campground for overnight stays only - day use prohibited. Reservations are subject to cancellation and removal from the park without valid camping unit (ie: tent, rv, etc)
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
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.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
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.
Cancellation Policy
<p>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. </p>
Contact Information
Phone: 417-637-5303
802 Route H.GREENFIELD, MO 65661
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site B09, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B22, Loop EAST, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site B35, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A01, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A28, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A16, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B25, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B04, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B37, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B40, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B08, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B06, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A19, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B26, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B31, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A03, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T03, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A12, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A08, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A23, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T04, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A05, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A35, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A06, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Day Use Group Shelter, Loop Beach, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site T14, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A33, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B21, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B39, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A25, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A09, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B02, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B36, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B12, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A30, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T17, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A22, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B28, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A11, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B29, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A27, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A26, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T06, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A07, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T18, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A21, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B27, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A36, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A31, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A24, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A04, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B11, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A32, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B07, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site T05, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site B01, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A20, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B34, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A02, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B10, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site T16, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A14, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B13, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site Mutton Creek Group Camp, Loop MUTT, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site T01, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site B33, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A37, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T02, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site T15, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site T19, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site A29, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B38, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site T20, Loop EAST, Type Walk To
- Site B03, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site B30, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A15, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B05, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
- Site A34, Loop EAST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B32, Loop EAST, Type Standard Electric
