Mark Twain Lake Campground - Opening/Closing Schedule 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake has announced the opening date for campgrounds is March 29, 2024. 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 March 29 to November 18

Little Blue Stem, Sites 48-116, open April 5 to October 21

Cedar Ridge, Sites 117-157, open May 3 to September 30

Indian Creek Campground:

Sentry Ridge, Sites 1 - 65, open March 29 to November 18

Night Hawk, Sites 66-95, open April 26 to September 23

Fox Loop, Sites 96-121, open April 5 to September 30

Eagle Point, Sites 122-177, open May 3 to September 3

Hike-In, Sites HI1-HI20, open May 22 to May 28

June 26 to July 2

August 28 to September 3

Frank Russell Campground:

Joanna, Sites 1-20B, May 3 to September 27

Clear View, Sites 21-29, May 3 to September 27

Flint Ridge, Sites 30-60, April 5 to November 4

Equestrian, Sites 61-67, March 29 to November 4

The John C. Briscoe Group Camp will be open May 3 to September 30 and Indian Creek Group Campground May 3 to September 23. 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 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.