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36 total sites · $24.72 avg/night
About Buck Creek (MO)
Number of accommodations: 36
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Reviews (287)
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek campground is praised for its friendly and helpful camp host, clean facilities, and beautiful shaded sites with lake views. Many visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, making it a great spot for family gatherings and relaxation. While some noted maintenance issues and noisy neighbors, the overall experience remains positive, with a strong history of returning campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Buck Creek campground is praised for its friendly and helpful camp host, clean facilities, and beautiful shaded sites with lake views. Many visitors enjoy the quiet atmosphere, making it a great spot for family gatherings and relaxation. While some noted maintenance issues and noisy neighbors, the overall experience remains positive, with a strong history of returning campers.
Review Summary
chris m
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: C03, Loop: CLOO
Had a great time. No amenities close.
chris m
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: C03, Loop: CLOO
Had a great time. No amenities close.
chris m
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: C03, Loop: CLOO
Had a great time. No amenities close.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: CLOO
Not to take away from the park itself because it's always been a favorite to go to but people are very inconsiderate worse now days. There was human feces thrown on ceiling in bathroom that stayed up there the whole weekend we was there. And just random little messes from people coming to Camp and not fully cleaning up after themselves. If you're a grown adult you should be cleaning up after yourself and if it's people's kids, then the adults should clean it up at the very least. The park staff should not have to clean up crap from walls or ceilings. Nor go around having to pick up any trash left in camp or that's put in outdoor grill. Buck creek is a wonderful place to come camping. Please clean up after yourself and help keep it nice for the next family.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: CLOO
Not to take away from the park itself because it's always been a favorite to go to but people are very inconsiderate worse now days. There was human feces thrown on ceiling in bathroom that stayed up there the whole weekend we was there. And just random little messes from people coming to Camp and not fully cleaning up after themselves. If you're a grown adult you should be cleaning up after yourself and if it's people's kids, then the adults should clean it up at the very least. The park staff should not have to clean up crap from walls or ceilings. Nor go around having to pick up any trash left in camp or that's put in outdoor grill. Buck creek is a wonderful place to come camping. Please clean up after yourself and help keep it nice for the next family.
Robert M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: CLOO
Not to take away from the park itself because it's always been a favorite to go to but people are very inconsiderate worse now days. There was human feces thrown on ceiling in bathroom that stayed up there the whole weekend we was there. And just random little messes from people coming to Camp and not fully cleaning up after themselves. If you're a grown adult you should be cleaning up after yourself and if it's people's kids, then the adults should clean it up at the very least. The park staff should not have to clean up crap from walls or ceilings. Nor go around having to pick up any trash left in camp or that's put in outdoor grill. Buck creek is a wonderful place to come camping. Please clean up after yourself and help keep it nice for the next family.
Chris N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: ALOO
The park attendants are wonderful. The campground was clean and neat. Plenty of patrols from rangers. Love the place and will look forward to going back.
Chris N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: ALOO
The park attendants are wonderful. The campground was clean and neat. Plenty of patrols from rangers. Love the place and will look forward to going back.
Chris N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: ALOO
The park attendants are wonderful. The campground was clean and neat. Plenty of patrols from rangers. Love the place and will look forward to going back.
Donald B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: ALOO
We love this place. The lake is so beautiful, and you can not ask for a better host. They are so friendly, and helpful. We had a storm coming in and we were out fishing when the host made their rounds to alert everyone of the storm. We obviously came in due to the rain and lightning. But the host made a special trip to our camp to let us know we should move to the shelter due to forecast 80 mph winds. Like I said, "you can not ask for a better host". It is not an easy drive to get to Buck Creek, but absolutely worth the effort.
Location Buck Creek (MO)
Address:
10600 S State Hwt 125
Protem, MO, 65733
United States
From Mountain Home, AR, take SR 5 N 24 mi. to US 160 JCT. Travel W on US
160 21 mi to Hwy U. Follow SR U 5 mi. S to US 125 for 5.7 mi. to Buck
Creek Park Access Road. Follow signs into campground.
Buck Creek is accessible via State Highway 125 and is located near US Highway 160, approximately 5 miles from the junction with State Route 5.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4944 / -92.7961
Elevation: 197 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- No livestock at this facility
- No firearms allowed
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
