Wappapello Reservoir offers six developed campgrounds with various amenities ranging from full-facility sites to primitive backcountry options, managed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers on the St. Francis River in southeast Missouri.

Popular recreation activities include camping, boating, swimming, and fishing, with three beaches and life jacket loaner stations available at most recreation areas. The 45,000-acre reservoir attracts nearly 2.

5 million visitors annually; campground reservations are recommended well in advance, especially for peak season visits.