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  • Army Corps monitors area rivers and reservoirs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, continues to keep a watchful eye on water levels as bands of precipitation continue to pass through the Bi-State area. The district’s water control operations center is monitoring lake and river levels daily. “Flooding typically occurs when prolonged rain falls over several days and we will continue to monitor water levels closely and stand by to mitigate conditions,” noted Joan Stemler, chief, water control operations.

  • North Spillway, South Spillway, and Overlook will be closed on 13 -15 April 2021

    Mark Twain Lake, April 5, 2021 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the closure of the North Spillway, South Spillway, and Overlook from 3:00 P.M, April 13, 2021 through 7:00 AM., April 15, 2021. This closure includes the shooting range, disk golf course, boat ramp, shelter houses, and bathrooms. Mark Twain Lake will be hosting the Air Force National Guard as they complete a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to provide vaccinations to approximately 1,200 participants. This is not an open event, all participants receiving the vaccination have a standing appointment with a scheduled time slot.

  • Entire Group Camp Reservations And Picnic Shelter Reservations Now Available Online

    Mark Twain Lake, April 2, 2021 - The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers announces group use areas/shelter reservations will now be available online. The Group Campgrounds will be reservable at one standard fee and all picnic shelters will now be available by calling 877-444-6777 or by visiting Recreation.gov. Below you can find a schedule and reservation policy for the affected areas:  Group Camp Reservations: Can be made twelve months in advance. Briscoe Group Campground is $100.00 per night. Indian Creek Group Campground is $125.00 per night. Group Campgrounds will open the third Friday of May and close on the last Monday of October.  Shelter Reservations: Can be made twelve months in advance. The fee for a shelter house is $30.00. Reservations can be made year-round. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. 

  • South Fork Recreation Area Open for Public Use

    Mark Twain Lake, April 1, 2021 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake announces that the South Fork Recreation Area will re-open for public use on April 3, 2021. Visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling in the area, as heavy equipment operation and material hauling will be occurring along the primary access road within the area. Visitors should expect minor periodic delays due to required traffic controls for public safety purposes.

  • Mark Twain Lake Campground Changes and Opening Information

    Mark Twain Lake, May 11, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake would like to

  • Mark Twain Lake Campgrounds Converting to 100% Reservable With Recreation.gov

    Mark Twain Lake, May 5, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will implement

  • U.S. Army Corps Announces the Re-Opening of Limited Facilities at Mark Twain Lake

    April 27, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing planned opening dates for

  • Temporary Closure of South Fork Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake has temporarily closed the South Fork Recreation Area off of Highway 154, due to large amounts of debris blocking the launch ramp. The area will reopen as soon as the conditions allow for safe use of the ramp. Other 4-lane ramps around the lake remain open and can provide access to Mark Twain Lake.

  • Spalding and Indian Creek Beaches Closed due to High Water

    Mark Twain Lake is experiencing higher than normal water levels due to the recent rainfall in the watershed. The lake is expected to crest at less than 622.5 NGVD by Wednesday, June 24, with no additional precipitation. The normal pool elevation is 606 NGVD.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Offer Hay Resource Sale

    Mark Twain Lake, Monroe City, Missouri– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for the