Buck Creek (mo)
- Nearest town
- Diamond City, AR · 6.9 mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.49444, -92.79611
About this place
Relax in the shaded campsites at Buck Creek, on the Arkansas side of the massive Bull Shoals Lake. Here, there's plenty of opportunities for water sports, hiking and picnicking.
The Peel Ferry, the last remaining state-operated ferry in Arkansas, leaves from Buck Creek. It connects Highway 125 from Arkansas to Missouri for convenient access to the lowers stretches of the lake.
Recreation
Bull Shoals Lake has great appeal to jet skiers, water skiers, fishermen, birders, hikers and those who just want to "get away from it all."
Fall foliage in the area attracts lots of visitors for an annual celebration called the Flaming Fall Revue.
Facilities
All but two of the 38 sites have electric hookups. The campground caters to kids with a playground and swimming area, and campers with boats can make use of the launch ramp.
Natural Features
Bull Shoals Lake, spanning upwards of 71,000 acres, is fed from the White River. The river flows from northwest Arkansas to south-central Missouri, and then loops back into central Arkansas where it eventually flows into the Mississippi River. The lake is lined with hardwoods and cedar.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the Bull Shoals-White River State Park and explore its two hiking trails. The Big Bluff Trail presents views of the White River below Bull Shoals Dam, and the Lakeside Trail meanders along the shores of the lake.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, May 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $16.00 |
| Standard Electric | $24.00 |
| Group Shelter Electric | $50.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 35
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 36
- Number of campsites
- 39
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (417) 785-4313
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 125 Park Bull Shoals | 1.3 mi | Limited confidence |
| Lakeview Park | 16 mi | Limited confidence |
| Beaver Creek (mo) | 17 mi | Limited confidence |
| Ozark Plaza RV Park | 19 mi | Limited confidence |
| Treasure Lake RV Resort | 29 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.