Spillway Recreation Area

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Spillway Recreation Area, US Army Corps of Engineers

Overview The Spillway Recreation Area's iconic outllet structure has delighted visitors to Wappapello Lake since 1937. Feeding the St. Francis River, the spillway banks are a favorite location for fisherman. A one lane boat ramp provides river access, the lower boat ramp area is also an ideal location for kayakers with easy bank access for launching. 11 picnic areas and 2 accessible picnic shelters are available for use year round.… How to get there: From St. Louis, Missouri: Take I-55 South to US Highway 67 South to State Highway D (located just South of Greenville, Missouri). Take State Highway D south for 20 miles to State Highway T. Cross Wappapello Dam and take the first left onto a paved road and watch for signs. From Poplar Bluff, Missouri: Take US Highway 60 East to State Highway T North. Go North on State Highway T for 22 miles and watch for signs. Cost: Group Shelter Electric ($50.00) Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers. Phone: 573-222-8562. Email: [email protected]. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233691 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: USACE, Robert Dockery ). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.