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A place to sleep under the stars, a place to fish a place to hike, to mountain bike, to backpack, to camp. Lake Wappapello has a little something for everyone. Blue waters and abundant fish make the lake ideal for fisherman who want to fish for crappie, catfish and bass. Miles of trails throughout the park offer great scenery and picturesque views.
Nestled in southeast Missouri, land once used by Indians and pioneers to feed their families has been transformed into a recreation haven at Lake Wappapello State Park. North American Indian tribes, including the Shawnee, Cherokee, Osage and Delaware, originally settled the area. Legend has it that the town of Wappapello was named after a friendly Shawnee chief who hunted the forests during pioneer days.
HIKING
Visitors can take in all of these natural features while exploring several miles of trails that wind their way through the park. Lake Wappapello Trail, designed for hiking, backpacking, equestrian and all-terrain bicycling, wanders through varied and rugged Ozark upland terrain. Another hiking trail follows the edge of the lake, past the Allison Cemetery, and up the ridge where visitors can enjoy a superb view of the sun setting over the lake. Asher Creek Trail includes a hike along the waterfowl refuge area of the lake. For a less strenuous walk, Lake View Trail offers a scenic route near the picnic area.
BOATING & FISHING
Lake Wappapello’s clear Ozark waters can easily be accessed via the park’s three boat ramps for fishing or water skiing. Fishermen can cast their lines in hopes of reducing the lake’s excellent population of white bass, crappie and bluegill, as well as largemouth bass and catfish. Swimmers gain access to the lake at the park’s sand swimming beach. The park’s store offers personal watercraft rentals as well as drinks, snacks and other necessities for your park visit. Swimmers, boaters and hikers all have easy access to picnic and day-use areas, which include picnic sites, shelters and playground equipment.
Visitors wishing to stay overnight have two lodging options. Eight modern cabins with kitchens are available with advance reservations. Perfect for families, these air-conditioned and heated cabins come equipped with linens, kitchen supplies, picnic tables and grills. Four rustic camper cabins are also available for reservation. Campers have a choice of two campgrounds — one perched on the ridge and one nestled near the lake. Each campground features hot showers, modern restrooms, laundry facilities and sanitary dumping stations. Campsites range from basic to electric hookups.
PARK HOURS & FEES
Contact Park
PARK PHONE
573-297-3232
LODGING/STORE PHONE
573-297-3817
PARK ADDRESS
Hwy. 172
Williamsville, MO 63967
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