Eagle Point Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Puxico, MO · 6.6 mi
- Elevation
- 420 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.93461, -90.27728
About this place
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 facilities at Wappapello Lake.
Recreation
Wappapello Lake can be a boater's paradise with a string of secluded coves, islands and wooded shorelines. Hunting, fishing and kayaking are popular activities year-round. Hiking and biking on one of the Lake's 9 trail systems provides opportunities for all ages and abilities. The Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for achery enthusiasts.
Facilities
The accessible picnic shelter fits 80 guests. The area includes a scenic overlook, volleyball court and flush toilets. From the bluff, an extended platform overlooks the lake -- a popular location for small wedding ceremonies (permit required). The Lake View trail can be accessed here with options to go across the dam or visit Peoples Creek. The restroom and picnic areas were replaced in 2021
Natural Features
Wappapello Lake is fed by the St. Francis River and boasts 8,400 surface-acres on a whopping 45,000-acre expanse of public land, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (573) 222-7500.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or St. Francis River. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 10.8 miles from Eagle Point Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 17 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 34 miles away from Eagle Point Recreation Area.
The Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center--located near the gatehouse, south of the dam-- offers more information on the area as well as recreation.
Services
What you can do here
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Rates
What it costs
Peak season, January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| 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
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 15
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Number of campsites
- 1
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
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Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.