§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Ruark Bluff West is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.
Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.
Ruark Bluff West offers 74 campsites, showers, a dump station and a boat ramp. Many of the sites have electric hookups. A boat ramp and beach are conveniently located just outside the entrance to Ruark Bluff East and West parks.
The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.
Several full service marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, gas, tackle and more.
RV Information
Up to 55 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 55 ft
64 sites with electric
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 04 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Tue
99°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph W
Wed
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph E
Thu
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph SE
Fri
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 mph SW
Sat
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
7 to 13 mph N
Sun
87°F
Sunny
2 to 8 mph N
Mon
89°F
Sunny
1 to 6 mph SE
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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