Southwest Missouri
Flat Creek has official access points in Barry County
Flat Creek gives Barry County a quieter public-water layer alongside the larger Roaring River and Table Rock names. Lower Flat Creek Access was bought in 1968 to provide access to the creek, with bank fishing and canoe or kayak launching. Stubblefield Access was bought in 1976 and has a parking lot and gravel boat ramp.
Use the named MDC access, not just the creek name, when planning a short fishing stop or launch.
Those two MDC areas are small, but the difference matters on the ground. A creek crossing, a pretty bank, and a public access are not the same thing. Lower Flat Creek starts from the Highway 39 and Route EE junction, then east on Route EE. Stubblefield starts from Highways 39 and 248, then west on 248 and north on Farm Road 1195.
Where to see it
- Lower Flat Creek Access
Use MDC for access directions, fishing details, and current area rules.
- Stubblefield Access
Check MDC before visiting, especially after high water or road changes.
References
More from Barry County: browse every local note for the county.
Last checked against the sources above: July 16, 2026.