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Ruark Bluff West
Total sites: 67
Available Tonight: 47
Available this Weekend: 24
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 47
Available this Weekend: 24
Booking Window: 6 months
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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 (120)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 48% | |
| 4 star | 31% | |
| 3 star | 13% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@jakemA27B40F4B · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #28
Our site had great lake access, the campground was well kept and the hosts were friendly
@EllenH5197529 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #12
They really need someone at the Guard Shack that can give you your parking passes
@DonaldS2271497 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #13
Need to put up signs to remind people to keep pets on a leash. Last 2 years our dog has gotten attacked by dogs not on a leash. We love Ruark bluff west. Been going to Stockton for 30+ years.
@DustinF4440434 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #23
The campsite was very clean and well maintained. The best place to eat around is down in mutton creek marina. Only thing I wish was that there was a water hook up at the actual site.
@gabrielleD783F · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #25
Camped here at and around sites 21, 23, 25 for years. This year the worst. Shower house had two broken door handles so only two were safe to use creating longer wait times. Bathroom and shower houses have been much cleaner in years past.
@ScottO6768554 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #40
The bathroom/shower houses are terrible. They have not been updated in years. the floors, walls and shower controls are in terrible condition. They are in medium clean condition. nothing has been done to them in years. Makes me wonder where all the money that they collect from the sites goes.
@JasonS8132232 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #58
I was sad to see the tree stumps where three very large shade trees used to provide shade in our area. The grounds were clean and mowed and the restrooms were kept stocked. The atmosphere was very calm and laid back. Plan on bringing your own shade if you are tent camping. and if you planned on using a hammock you might not find the spot to. The fire pits are in great shape so plan on using one. And there is a grocery store right down the road in case you need to grab something.
@CarmenP4595D01 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #13
We have always enjoyed our stay. The camp site is ready and clean. The park attendants are helpful and pleasant. We like that the area is patrolled on a regular basis by either conservation or sheriff. Stockton Lake is beautiful.
@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #30
Dated. In need of TLC.
@DonaldS2271497 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #11
This is an awesome place to camp. But the last 2 years my dog has been attacked because not all of the campers keep their dog on a leash. So now we walk with a walking stick to protect our dog. Weve been going here and east side for 35 years. But west is best.
@chads1663816 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #35
Ruark west is one of our favorite campgrounds. Site 35 catches the afternoon sun. The way the site is angled makes it so you have yo drive past it and go up around the loop and come back to it.
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #39
nice place, lake at flood stage
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #7
Great weekend! The water was above normal but still enjoyed the weekend.
@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.
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