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See the Mark Twain Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center (573) 735-4097
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: Located 28 miles southwest of historic Hannibal, MO and 120 miles northwest of St. Louis,
MO.
Lake History
Factoid: Offers a blend of picturesque natural resources and modern recreation facilities to suit
everyone. Three campgrounds boast shaded full hookup and electrical sites. The 18,600
acres of water has a reputation as a great crappie and bass lake. Just 30 minutes from
historical Hannibal, Mo (hometown of Mark Twain). Clarence Cannon Dam features a power
plant display. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is located below the dam in the Warren G.
See South Spillway. Northeast Missouri offers visitors an abundance of diverse
recreational possibilities.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
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Status Unknown
32 Recreation areas at Mark Twain Lake
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Bluff View Recreation Area
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Duane S. Wheelan Recreation Area
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Elk Fork Boat Ramp (H/F 41)
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Frank Russell Day Use Area
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Frank Russell Recreation Area
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Highway 24 Boat Ramp H/F #23
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Hoot Owl Hollow Boat Ramp (H/F 70)
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Indian Creek Day Use Area
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Indian Creek Marina
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Indian Creek Recreation Area
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John C. (Jack) Briscoe Group Campground
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John F. Spalding Boat Ramp
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John F. Spalding Recreation Area
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Lick Creek Trailhead
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M.W. Boudreaux Recreation Area
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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center
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Mark Twain State Park
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Middle Fork Boat Ramp (H/F 30)
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North Fork Recreation Area
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Ray Behrens Day Use
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Ray Behrens Recreation Area
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Robert Allen Recreation Area
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Rt. Bb Boat Ramp (H/F 60)
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Rt. Ff Boat Ramp (H/F 20)
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Rt. N Boat Ramp (H/F 11)
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Shell Branch Recreation Area
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South Fork Recreation Area
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Stoutsville Recreation Area
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Wg See North Spillway
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Wg See Spillway Overlook
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Wg See Spillway Recreation Area
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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Print Friendly Version
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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