Lake Wappapello State Park

The two-bedroom cabins (units 1-7) are approximately 1.7 miles from the park office and can sleep a maximum of six people.

Three-bedroom cabin amenities include: one full and one half bathroom; kitchen with sink, refrigerator, electric cooktop and oven, pots and pans, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and seating for 10; television; heating and cooling; bed and bath linens; picnic table and outdoor fire ring with grill.

The three-bedroom cabin (Unit 8) is approximately 1 mile from the park office and can sleep a maximum of 10 people.

Camper Cabins

Nestled in the heavily forested hills of southeastern Missouri, Lake Wappapello State Park has been a favorite recreation area for many years. There is now a new reason to stay at this scenic park: camper cabins.

Bordering Wappapello Lake, the park offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming opportunities that make guests want to spend more than one day. Those who don't want a rustic camping experience now have a lodging option in camper cabins – comfort camping in style! The wooded setting and lake views provide the perfect get away for a quiet weekend or a weeklong vacation.

Four camper cabins are located in the park's Ridge Campground. The log cabins provide accommodations for up to four adults and two children. These accommodations include a queen-size bed and a full-size futon.

The camper cabins have electricity, heating and air conditioning but do not include water or restrooms. Each cabin has a dining table, ceiling fan, compact refrigerator and microwave/toaster oven. Exterior amenities include a porch bench, picnic table, pedestal grill and campfire grill. Parking is designated for each unit and can accommodate two vehicles and a boat trailer. Drinking water is located nearby. A modern central restroom and showerhouse, located within walking distance of the cabins, are available

To prepare for your experience, bring your camping gear such as lanterns, cooking and eating utensils, and water containers. Guests must bring their own linens and sleeping bags. Open-flame cooking is not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin porches. Cooking with griddles, Crock-Pots and other non-flame cooking devices is allowed. Pets and smoking are not allowed inside the cabins.

Dogs are allowed in a limited number of the cabins for an additional fee. Click on the Cabins for Canines link to the right for more information.

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Ridge Campground

This campground has three electric accessible campsites (sites 10, 11 and 29), each complete with an extended-end table, a fire ring and a lantern post. Accessible water hydrants are conveniently located nearby. The dump station is paved and has lever-handled hydrants. The showerhouse has push-handle faucets, a front-transfer toilet, a roll-in shower and electric hand dryers.

The showerhouse also contains the campground's laundry facility. The laundry has a 1-inch step at the entrance and a 3-foot-wide aisle between the folding table and the top-loading washers. Some visitors may need assistance. Outside, there are benches on a concrete patio.

A paved path leads to a vault toilet, which is centrally located in the second loop of the campground.

Amphitheater

The amphitheater, located just past the Ridge Campground entrance, has not been modified.

Park Store

The park store is the place to rent canoes and purchase groceries, souvenirs, firewood, ice and other goods. A ramp allows for easy access from the parking lot, which has one accessible-designated space. Water and restrooms are available nearby.

Upper Day-Use Area – Shelter 1

This mostly level area is located on a wooded hilltop overlooking the lake. An unmarked parking lot serves an accessible playground, the shelter and two flush accessible restrooms. Paved pathways connect all amenities. The shelter includes electrical outlets and lights and accommodates 75 people. It is level and includes some tables with accessible modifications. The playground has accessible surfacing, a platform, slides, etc. Nearby, water is a lever handled hydrant.

Courtesy Dock

A courtesy dock is accessible with grab handles for loading and unloading; however, there are no curbs or railings. The launch has a 14.9% slope. A restroom is located on a terrace up the hill and provides two handicap parking spaces. These spaces have an average 3% slope as you exit your vehicle. Level access is to the front of your vehicle. The entrance doors have an exterior 4-foot turning radius. Inside, you'll find push-handle faucets and front-transfer toilets. Mirrors have been lowered for your convenience.

Lodging

Cabins

Cabins 1-7 have been partially modified to have a level parking space with an adjacent ramp to the entrance. Exterior front door handles are levers. Inside, you'll find 3-foot doorways; however, door handles are round, and the bathrooms have less than a 5-foot diameter turning radius. Some visitors may need assistance.

Camper Cabins in Ridge Campground

Four camper cabins (22-25) are located at the south end of Ridge Campground. Camper Cabin 23 provides a wheelchair accessible ramp to the porch and interior. There is a small refrigerator that is accessible. There are no restroom facilities inside the camper cabins. The other camper cabins are not accessible by wheelchair.

Allison Point Day-Use Area

Located at the end of Allison Point Road is a day-use area and boat launch. The mostly level and paved parking lot includes several car and boat trailer spaces including an accessible car/trailer space near the vault toilet serving this area. Picnic spots are turf and are not modified for accessible use

Beach (Allison Cove Day-Use Area)

Located in the Allison Hollow Day-Use Area is the beach, which has been made accessible with handicap parking spaces, paved pathways, picnicking, playground and restrooms. A paved pathway leads to the back edge of the sand beach. This area is mostly sunny with shade available in the picnic area.

Allison Cove Day-Use Area

Shelter 2

This area is located around the cove from the beach. Mostly level parking allows access to a railed, paved pathway with a slope of 5.4% to 5.9%. The shelter accommodates 50 people. Water is available. No other modifications have been made. Picnic sites in this area have not been modified.

The restroom is located above the lake's flood level. Handicap parking is available adjacent to a paved pathway; however, it has a cross-slope of 4.2%. Restrooms are accessible with the following barrier: a 1-inch difference between slab and pathway.

Lake Wappapello State Park

HC2, Box 102

Williamsville, MO 63967-9415

573-297-3232

1-800-334-6946

1-800-379-2419 TDD

Last updated: June 2024