Ruark Bluff West
- Nearest town
- Arcola, MO · 4.0 mi
- Elevation
- 919 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.52583, -93.80944
About this place
Ruark Bluff West is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.
Recreation
Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water.
The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers.
Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.
Facilities
Ruark Bluff West offers 74 campsites, showers, a dump station and a boat ramp. Many of the sites have electric hookups.
A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks.
Natural Features
The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.
Nearby Attractions
Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.
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, April 16, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $16.00 |
| Standard Electric | $22.00 |
| Group Standard Electric | $160.00 |
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
- 75
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Dump station present
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 30
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 55
- Number of campsites
- 75
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (417) 637-5279
- Reservable
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ruark Bluff East | 0.3 mi | Limited confidence |
| Hawker Point | 5.8 mi | Limited confidence |
| Cedar Ridge (mo) | 7.8 mi | Limited confidence |
| Orleans Trail | 9.3 mi | Limited confidence |
| Crabtree Cove | 10 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.