Activities

  • fishing

    Try your luck at this popular fishing spot. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    Launch your boat from one of three concrete boat launches in the park. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Cool off at the park's swimming beach. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic and electric campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • lodging

    Spend the night in either a housekeeping or camper cabin. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Four trails wind through the park offering great views of the lake. Click here for more information.

  • Bicycling

    Ride through the woods along Lake Wappapello Trail. Click here for more information.

  • Horseback Riding

    Ride your horse along Lake Wappapello Trail. Click here for more information.

  • backpacking

    Lake Wappapello Trail is open to backpacking. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    Pack up the kids and a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors at one of three picnic areas. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Interpretive programs and a small nature center are available during the summer months.

  • Playground

    Playgrounds are located in the Allison Cove Day-Use Area near the beach and by Shelter 1.

  • dining

    Grab a sandwich and some snacks at the park's store.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal detecting is permitted. Click here for more information.

Park information

A place to sleep under the stars. A place to fish. A place to hike, to mountain bike, to backpack, to camp. Lake Wappapello has a little something for everyone. Blue waters and abundant fish make the lake ideal for fisherman who want to fish for crappie, catfish and bass. Miles of trails throughout the park offer great scenery and picturesque views.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds:

Accessible 24 hours a day
Quiet hours - 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Park Office hours

Summer Hours (On-Season)

  • April 1 through Memorial Day weekend
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
    10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
  • Monday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
    10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday
    10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
  • Monday of Labor Day weekend through Oct. 31
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
    10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Winter Hours (Off-Season)

  • November through March
    closed