SPILLWAY RECREATION AREA

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<h2>Overview</h2> <p>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. Each shelter has a large capacity grill, electricity, water fountains and water hydrants available, Shelter 4 has a large wood burning fireplace in the covered area. A 6 stall, accessible restroom is centrally located within the recreation area.</p> <p> A sand volleyball court, large playground, horseshoe pits, cornhole boards and a Lake View Trailhead offer recreational opportunities for all ages and interests. <br></p> <p><a href="https://www.photographyoptions.net/images/wappapello/tour.html" rel="nofollow">Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake!</a> </p> <h2>Recreation</h2> Boating and fishing are the most popular activities with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish, among other species. <br/><br/> Pine Ridge Natural Trail, a 3/4-mile double loop, starts at the Spillway Recreation Area and provides an excellent way to explore the beautiful woodlands.<h2>Facilities</h2> This day use area includes two large picnic shelters, 8 picnic sites, a volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits and bank fishing.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Wappapello Lake has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. <h2>Contact Info</h2> This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 222-7500. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The extensive 33-mile Ozark Trail, starts just south of Sam A. Baker State Park and winds along the west side of the St. Francis River and Wappapello Lake.

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