$14
Ruark Bluff West
Closed for the season
Total sites: 67
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
920 ft
61°F
44°F
44°F
poor
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.
Campsite Reviews (130)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 46% | |
| 4 star | 32% | |
| 3 star | 12% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@MichaelM865688 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #30
Nice park had a great time.
@TimC56B786CFD0 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #28
Picnic tables falling apart, arrived Sunday afternoon about 4:15 no parking pass to be found no park attendant to be found. Set up camp for the night sheriff came in and had to settle a dispute in a group of camp sites next to us. Got up next morning still could not find parking pass or any paperwork. Come back to camp site in afternoon,a storm blew in and blew away tent, canopy, tables, ice chest. Some one locked gate near dumpster. We cleaned up all the mess and never saw a gate attendant or a park ranger. We left as though we never were there will never go back.
@PaulLFC126F7C6 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #12
It's ok wish boat ramp was closer
@TerryD4370431 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #10
The campground is clean and well manicured. The works and volunteers all seem to enjoy working and interacting with guests.
@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #33
Overall it's a really nice campground. The only issues I really ever experience is other campers that are inconsiderate. People allowing their dogs to bark at 4:00 in the morning and racing remote control cars up and down the roadway near other people's vehicles and people.
@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #34
Wouldn't be a bad campground for people with smaller campers. It's close to the water and it has plenty of services available. However if your camper is longer than 31 ft you're going to have issues getting it into The campsite. My only real issue I had with the entire experience was the online booking was a pain. I was trying to reserve to campsites next to each other that would fit the two campers that my group was bringing. And I had to do each campsite as a separate booking. There's not a whole lot of parking at the campground either. If you're going to do tent camping you'll have enough parking at your campsite for a full size pickup and a small sedan. If you're coming in pulling a camper and you have another carload of people there's not going to be any place for them to park.
@HollyGD0DDFE78 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #27
Beautiful campground with excellent, level sites! Great access to the lake. Very quiet and peaceful
@MarkP6983494 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #23
This is a lovely facility but so many of the trees have died out near the water and never replaced. If you get one of these sites be sure to bring some type of shade with you. This is our favorite campground in our area and reserve 10 - 12 weekends a summer.
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #10
Nice, level site with excellent shade.
@LoriR3532590 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #59
It was perfectly on the water. Only down fall and that probably is everywhere, people have NO boundaries they will walk right up into your camp like your not even setting there. That happened 3 time in less than 24 hrs. The good part is the sheriff patrolled, several times I seen them.
@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
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