Lake Wappapello Trail, designed for hiking, backpacking, equestrian and all-terrain bicycling, wanders 15 miles through varied and rugged Ozark upland terrain. A 3.5-mile hiking trail follows the edge of the lake, past the Allison Cemetery, and up the ridge where visitors can enjoy a superb view of the sun setting over the lake. The two-mile Asher Creek Trail includes a hike along the waterfowl refuge area of the lake. For a less strenuous walk, Lake View Trail offers a half-mile scenic route along the lake. Fishermen can cast their lines in hopes of reducing the lake s excellent population of white bass, crappie and bluegill, as well as largemouth bass and catfish.
Swimmers gain access to the lake at the park s sand swimming beach.
Swimmers, boaters and hikers all have easy access to picnic and day-use areas, which include picnic sites, shelters and playground equipment. Visitors wishing to stay overnight have two lodging options. Eight modern cabins with kitchens are available with advance reservations. Perfect for families, these air-conditioned and heated cabins come equipped with linens, kitchen supplies, picnic tables and grills. Campers have a choice of two campgrounds one perched on the ridge and one nestled near the lake.