Van Buren, Missouri

Overview Wappapello Lake's Spillway Recreation Area is nestled along the St. Francis River near the Wappapello Dam. The area provides plenty of recreation for day-use visitors, including boating, fishing or playing volleyball. Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lak...

Overview Eagle Point day-use area provides a beautiful and grassy setting near the dam on Wappapello Lake. The park offers an accessible picnic shelter accommodating up to 80 guests, making it an ideal location for a large gathering of friends and family.Click here to take a virtual tour of the f...

Overview People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake area.Completed in 1941, Wappapello Lake provides an estimated $3.9 million in annual flood protecti...

Overview Silver Mines Campground is located on the St. Francis River in the Mark Twain National Forest. It offers a variety of recreational opportunities and abundant historic and geological wonders. Recreation Parts of the river are available for swimming, while other portions provide good fishi...