Ruark Bluff West

RUARK BLUFF WEST

Overview

Ruark Bluff West 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 West offers 74 campsites, showers, a dump station and a boat ramp. Many of the sites have electric hookups.

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.
Ruark Bluff West 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
Drinking water and electric hookups are available during the reservation season, Apr. 16 to Sept. 29
One RV and two tents or three tents per campsite
Park rangers and County Sheriffs Deputies routinely patrol this facility
Call the park (417-637-5279) 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 left on the park access road. Follow signs into the park area.

Contact Information

Phone: 417-637-5279

819 Route H.
GREENFIELD, MO 65661

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