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Ruark Bluff West
Total sites: 67
Available Tonight: 30
Available this Weekend: 16
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 30
Available this Weekend: 16
Booking Window: 6 months
920 ft
85°F
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70°F
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Ruark Bluff West Campground, MO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Ruark Bluff West Campground in Dade County is located 1 hr 4 min northwest of Springfield, MO with an elevation of 920 feet. There are a total of 67 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 41 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $160.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (107)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 49% | |
| 4 star | 30% | |
| 3 star | 13% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@TheresaS141FD8 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #42
Very good camping experience and clean grounds
@TiffanyC482040 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #46
Love this place I go every year 2 or 3 times a summer
@DonaldS2271497 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #14
We love going to Ruark bluff west. weve been going there for about 20 years now. The only thing I have a problem with is the dogs that arent on a leash. Last year 2 dogs attacked our dog which is on a leash and on this trip a dog tried to attack our dog So I think they need to post the leash policy all over the park.
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #25
Overall the park is good shower house was clean. Park host very nice.
@BettyB91452309 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #33
Our campsite was great. But trying to modify our reservation was a disaster!
@maryw3172749 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #9
Camping grounds were nice but grass needed to be mowed.Bathrooms/Showers were nice and big.I wish they had water hookups at each campsite. It would be nice if they had a boat ramp at the Camping area.
@BartW6FA4B06DB · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #35
Stayed on west side site 35. It had rained recently, and our site was a mudd hole. No camp host available so we couldn't switch spots.
@TS073FA0FCC09C · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #63
#63 is a clean and nearly level basic campsite, lakeside, lots of different birds and some large fish playing in the shallows. Rocky shore with some brush (and ticks even on the gravel) so come with water shoes and bug spray! The big RVs were just across the little cove but they were quiet at night. Really not much shade in this spot mid April; if I had been staying on site throughout I'd have set up a tarp but I was visiting family in Greenfield so not much point. There was absolutely *no* cell coverage (Mint Mobile) inside the campground. Camping pass gives complimentary access to the beach area which was also clean.
@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Sep 24, 2024 at Campsite #13
This is a beautiful place to camp and very quiet.
@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #11
People very friendly and facilities were clean
@BillGayl259D38 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #7
Love this campground my grandson can fish and kayak in cove with no worries
@JulieC9513135 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #13
The gal at the kiosk was absolutely wonderful! Handled everything and more before we needed things handled. Great job. Beautiful site. Nice shower rooms. Wish there was water at each site. We saw otters in the lake and the fish were jumping. If only it were closer to anywhere.
@BeckyW5017392 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #39
A nice quiet campground during the week. Good fishing from shore. The road in is very good.Bathrooms a bit rundown, lots of stains, trim pulling off the walls, etc. The tent loop is very pretty but almost impossible for tents. You have to pitch on the drivewaygrass is very sloped (its hard to level a tent) and the gravel space that should be for a tent is used for the fire pit, light pole and table.
@HowardHA9477EF · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #1
The attendant at the gate was very helpful. The grounds were very well kept.
@MelodieD78CB4D · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #23
We had an awesome time, it is quiet, clean, and the Care Takers are friendly and helpful. The bathrooms and showers were great. We plan to stay again.
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #8
Nice level site and shaded. Close to bath house and restrooms.
@RandallR467599 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #59
Nice camp sites,plenty of shade.
@ChristyP857568 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #37
Great park attendants! Would like to see a few more trees along the edge of the campground where the water is. That would cut down on electricity being drawn so heavily because of A/Cs in the heat. The shower house needs new door locks on them as 2 of the 4 wont lock at all. Would also like to see less lights left on during the night. It can be very bright in a camper from neighboring sites when they have everything lit up all night long. Great campsite though overall! I will be back.
@BobbyB8473220 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #28
Always a great experience
@TonyaR8351880 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #18
We always have an amazing experience when we stay at Ruark West. Dale and his wife do an excellent job and are so kind. I heard they plan on closing campground all next year to move to 50amp. While Im excited about that, I wish they could start in October and any have to close half of it. That is very sad to so many people who love to visit there.
@BobbyB8473220 · Camped on Jun 6, 2024 at Campsite #34
My favorite location at Stockton Lake! Always a great experience!
@NicholasS29081 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #21
Not a lot of shade on the waterfront sites, but I prefer to be by the water. A pop up or tarp for shade would be recommended if you get a water front site. The amenities are quite dated (showers/bathrooms), but they do work fine, just in serious need of a facelift.
@AlexL7041439 · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #50
Check in was lovely. The gate keeper is so kind. Showers were nice.
@DebbieL73AF595 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #7
Swim beach and boat ramp nearby
@SandraS7060671 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #17
Always love the campground but dogs run everywhere. No one puts them on leashes. My grandson spent the weekend in the camper due to dogs coming to our site. Was told they don't enforce leash law.
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