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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

FIREWOOD ALERT!!!!!: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like for you to be aware of the potential serious threat to our Nation's forest from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a small insect that feeds on and kills ash trees and is transported via infested wood products, including firewood. Please visit the following website: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ , to see if your area of the state has been infected and help us to slow down the progression of this pest by not bringing firewood with you to our campgrounds. To help eliminate the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer please do not remove firewood from the campground "burn it".

JOHN SPALDING REC AR (MO), MO

Description

Mark Twain Lake attracts fishermen, boaters, campers, and hunters to relax and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness that surrounds the lake. Many visitors to the area tour the birthplace of the world-famous humorist and writer Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) in the nearby state park, or tour the shops and relive the tales of Mark Twain in the nearby town of Hannibal. The John F. Spalding Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake provides a boat ramp, restroom, three picnic shelters, picnic areas, pay phone, playground, showerhouse, and swimming beach.

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Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Beach Shower House
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horse Trail
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Sand Swimming Beach
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Trails, Bicycle

Alerts and Important Information

Reservation must be made at least 2 days prior to arrival. The John F.Spalding Recreation Area is open for day use only. The boat ramp is available year around and the day use area is available April 16, 2009 to October 4, 2010 and closes at dusk daily.

  • The day use area is open 8 am - 6 pm during April 16, 2010 to May 1, 2010 and September 6, 2010 to October 4, 2010.
  • The day use area is open 8 am-10pm during May 2, 2010 to September 6, 2010.

A Day Use fee is charged for the use of the swimming beach and boat ramp.
A Day Use Fee Annual Pass is available from the Mark Twain Lake Project Office, which is open year round.

The group shelter reservation fee is $30.00

The high water boat ramp is open when the lake elevation is above 625 msl.

Alcohol is prohibited on the swimming beach and the lower picnic area.
Alcohol is permitted in the shelters and picnic areas.

Getting There:

John Spalding Rec Ar (MO)
20642 HIGHWAY J
Monroe City MO 63456-9359

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.55417, -91.65889

From Hannibal, MO, travel west on Hwy 36 for 17 miles, turn south on Route J, travel 6 miles, turn west on Oakland Drive and travel for 2 miles.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (573)735-4097