Ruark Bluff West
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.
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.
Need to Know
- 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
- $5 fee for boat ramp from Mar. 1 through Nov. 30
- 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.
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.
Contact Information
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819 Route H. GREENFIELD MO 65661
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 417-637-5279
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 left on the park access road. Follow signs into the park area.
Available Campsites
- Site 053, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 066, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site RUARK BLUFF GROUP CAMP, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 059, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 063, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 065, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop RUARK WEST, Type Standard Nonelectric
