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Spillway Recreation Area

US Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri

Spillway Recreation Area in Missouri. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 152 public campsites we map in Missouri.

The Spillway Recreation Area's iconic outllet structure has delighted visitors to Wappapello Lake since 1937. Feeding the St. Francis River, the spillway banks are a favorite location for fisherman. A one lane boat ramp provides river access, the lower boat ramp area is also an ideal location for kayakers with easy bank access for launching. 11 picnic areas and 2 accessible picnic shelters are available for use year round.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$50/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
573-222-8562
Coordinates
36.92609, -90.28306

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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