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Access Site MO

Asher Creek Campground

Lake Wappapello

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Wappapello, MO
County: Wayne County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.93641829, -90.33364417
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About This Access Site
Located on the northwestern shore of Wappapello Lake near the Allison Point day-use area, the Asher Creek Campground boat ramp provides convenient water access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The ramp is situated on Marina Road just past Cabin 8 and is designated for registered campers. Lake Wappapello is a scenic 45,000-acre reservoir nestled in the Ozark foothills on the St. Francis River in southeast Missouri, offering excellent conditions for paddling and recreational boating.

The campground facility includes amenities such as a fishing pier, showerhouse, and water fill stations. Visitors consistently praise the clean restrooms and shower facilities. The lake's clear waters and protected shoreline make it suitable for paddlers of all skill levels. If you're planning to use the ramp, note that camping reservations are available through Recreation.gov, and the facility offers both waterfront and ridge-top campsites with scenic views. For more information or to reserve a campsite, contact the facility at (573) 222-8562.
Federal Facility Information
(573) 222-8562 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Snow Creek Campground is located on the Northwestern side of Wappapello Lake Prject near the Chaonia Landing day use area. Snow Creek Campground is a primitive campground with 9 availalbe sites. This area is on the shore of Wappapello lake with a lake front view. Snow Creek gives its users boat ramp access, a fishing pier, and showerhouse.
Recreation
Snow Creek Campground offers Lake...

Overview
Snow Creek Campground is located on the Northwestern side of Wappapello Lake Prject near the Chaonia Landing day use area. Snow Creek Campground is a primitive campground with 9 availalbe sites. This area is on the shore of Wappapello lake with a lake front view. Snow Creek gives its users boat ramp access, a fishing pier, and showerhouse.
Recreation
Snow Creek Campground offers Lake front access to most of its campsites. The easy access makes for great fishing and other water related activies. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish.
Facilities
Chaonia Landing provides a general store and resturant with boat rentals available through the Chaonia Landing Resort and Guide Servies Marina.
Natural Features
Wappapello Lake, fed by the St. Francis River, has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. The St. Francis River provides multiple caves, gravel bars, and open stretchs of water surrounded by open woodlands and rocky bluffs. 

Nearby Attractions
Explore one of the 9 trail systems along the Wappapello Lake. The nearby Ozark Trail is the only Horse friendly trail at the Lake. The Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or lower St. Francis River are approximately 22 miles away. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 31 miles from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 21 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 14 miles away from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area is an ideal place to swim or picnic along its large gravel bars. 

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Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Snow Creek Campground
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Located within
Wappapello Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Hendrickson Boat Launch On-site
Holliday Landing Marina On-site
Lost Creek Lodge Marina On-site
Chaonia Landing Marina On-site