Annual Halloween Walk at Mark Twain Lake Oct. 18 & 19

Mark Twain Lake – It’s that time of year again when the Indian Creek Campground at Mark Twain Lake is invaded by a full cast of creepy characters!  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proud to announce the return of the Annual Halloween Walk.  On both Friday October 18^th & Saturday October 19^th, everyone is invited to check out this year’s best decorated campsites.  This is a great chance for the little ones to “sharpen their trick-or-treating skills” or for the older ones to come see what all the excitement is about.  Everyone is invited to come in costume and don’t forget your flashlight!

    In an effort to help reduce congestion on Saturday the 19^th of the event, the Fox and Eagle Point loops will be closed to drive through traffic starting at 4:00pm until 9pm.  This will also provide the younger trick-or-treaters a chance to come out in the daylight in somewhat less scary conditions as well.  The loops will be closed to traffic at 6pm-9pm on Friday the 18^th of the event, to accommodate those trying to set up on Friday before the event as well as visitors just getting off work.

    Change for 2013:  The Mark Twain Lake Chamber of Commerce will be charging an admission fee of $5.00 per vehicle for each night of the event to help provide park visitor safety services for the event and other incidental expenses related to the event.  The charge will be applicable to the hours of the event each night (Fri. Oct. 18^th from 6pm-9pm and Sat. Oct. 19^th from 4pm-9pm).  Only registered campers who have paid a camping fee and show their correlating white hang tag will be exempt from this charge.  The charge will not be taken at the fee booth but rather at the entrance to the East Campground, where the majority of the event takes place.  Having exact change upon approaching the event will help expedite wait time and reduce long lines at the entry point.

The Indian Creek Campground is located south of Monroe City.  Take Highway 24 south out of Monroe City and take a left onto State Road HH.  Follow the signs to spooky fun!  All reservable campsites have been reserved but non-reservable sites will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis in person only.  If you need additional information about the event, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097 or email us at marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil