Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake has announced the opening date for campgrounds is April 1, 2022. All sites are reservable and you will need a reservation prior to setting up on a site. You can make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Additional campground loop opening/closing dates are listed below.
Ray Behrens Campground:
Deer Run, Sites 1A-47B, open April 1 to November 21
Ray Behrens: Little Blue Stem, Sites 48-116, open April 8 to October 17
Ray Behrens: Cedar Ridge, Sites 117-157, open April 22 to October 17
Indian Creek Campground:
Indian Creek: Sentry Ridge, Sites 1–65, open April 1 to November 21
Indian Creek: Night Hawk, Sites 66-95, open April 29 to September 26
Indian Creek: Fox Loop, Sites 96-121, open April 8 to October 3
Indian Creek: Eagle Point, Sites 122-177, open May 6 to September 5
Indian Creek: Hike-In, Sites HI1-HI20, open Holiday Weekends
The Frank Russell Campground will be closed for the 2022 season to upgrade sites to full-service, including water and sewer hook-ups. Equestrian sites 61-67 will be open April 1 – October 31.
The John C. Briscoe Group Camp will be open April 22 – October 17 and Indian Creek Group Campground April 29 – September 26. You must now make your group camp reservations through www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
For more information regarding opening dates or facilities please call us at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center at 573-565-2112 or email marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil . You may also follow us on Facebook at Mark Twain Lake – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and don’t forget to wear your life jacket – it will not work unless you wear it.