mark twain state park

66kristah

Great, great GREAT!!:) I cannot wait to go back!!:) Our family fun on the lake was one that will be remembered for years to come!:)

ericas812

We loved camping at Mark Twain State Park. The campgrounds were nice, the only complaint being the showers were not as nice as some state parks we've visited. We participated in a presentation on Owls one evening at the campground amphitheater, which was fun and educational. There are a lot of things to see at the lake. Don't miss out on the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center. There are activities for kids and wonderful views of the lake. The Mark Twain Birthplace museum is also a nice stop. The beach located within the actual state park itself is also worth visiting if you have children.

Chris65243

Just home from our first time camping at Mark Twain. Excellent facility consistent with what we have come to expect from Missouri State Parks. Friendly camp ground hosts, clean facilities, and well maintained & clean park and lake. Not many boats on the water so great for fishing as well as tubing, boarding, skis, etc.

Missouri-Morelian

Stayed at a Indian Creek Campground in an RV. Most sites have electrical hook-ups and some have sewer connections too. The Camp Sites are very nice, and the Lake, Marina, Store, and boat ramps are close with ramp access throughout. Very inexpensive.We rented a pontoon boat for the day and had a blast cruising, fishing, and sipping on some adult beverages. The lake, outside the swimming area of the beach turns into party cove. No Alcohol or Pets are permitted on the Beach, but if you're on a boat...good times. The staff at the marina, and the store on the dock, were very friendly and good to help out whenever possible. Ask them anything.They park management personnel do a good job getting around to all the Shower and Bathroom Houses for cleaning and maintenance daily. Note I: If something is trashed or disgusting, its a fellow camper that did it. Just wait a bit, the staff comes by daily. Note II: You are in a forest, and the Shower and Bathroom Houses are well lit, so there will be bugs, lots of 'em. All in all, this is a big, beautiful park, with great staff, and we will be back...

4CarlH

Mark Twain Lake & Park offers many things for the visitors...Begin at the new visitors center over looking Cannon Dam. Fishing, camping, hiking trails, scenic overlooks,photo ops, water sports, sailing, sandy beaches, picnic areas etc etc...Checkout Mark Twain museum near the name sakes birth place of Florida on the West side of the lake.Many very nice scenic picnic places.We live only 25 minutes from MT and often enjoy a picnic, hike & back road top-down cruze around the lake area. Favorite picnic spots are Buzzards Roost and near MT museum. Both offer very scenic bluff overlooks.Below the Cannon Dam mid to late October normally offers the best fall color in the area.I often use this as a back drop for photographing our cars...ooThe small town of Perry offers many good antique shops.Be sure and checkout the Junction Restaurant for a great meal. Home of the best tenderloin in the Show-Me state..You will enjoy the Mark Twain Lake area...See ya down the road... .. .O o- Carl (BC Mayor..=)~

springfield_gsogs

The cabins in this park (puma area only) are very well kept... they looked very shabby from outside...however the cabin from the inside felt brand new....The heater/ac is an extremely important feature. ...these are pre-manufactured cabins with no water or restrooms.And one major drawback for these cabins is the proximity to restrooms/water....they are the farthest than any other site on the campground.Also, the cabins are very closely built...with almost zero privacy..........we were worried whether our camp fire chats were not loud for the neighbors...The lake is beautiful and is a completely untapped destination....

firemancal

Started out the day at the visitors center, History of the lake, area, floods etc.Exhibits of animals in the area. Hydroelectric generation, rocks, plants, so much more.Drive on down the road to Mark Twain Museum with his boyhood home, A very nice museum, set up nicely, very well maintained. Managed by the State Parks and FREE.Leave a generous donation, it is well worth it

gogrammygo

This is a beautiful lake with so much to do. Mark Twain's birthplace is nearby. The Clarence Cannon dam and visitor center are not to be missed. There are hundreds of acres of lake to enjoy.

Chickandabug

The most beautiful lake and camping. Yoga every monring on a cliff overlooking the lake- very peaceful and sothin experience.

Deuce69

The visitor center is a great place to stop. The views of the lake and dam are wonderful. Inside they have lots of stuffed native animals as well as exhibits on Missouri flora and fauna and several hands on stuff for the kids. They also have books and such for sale. Everyone is very nice and the place is very clean and new. The animal tracks in the cement walks leading to the doors are cool, and there is a veterans memorial outside. The walking paths are well kept. It is a great place to check out.

551AmandaP

This is a very relaxing place to take the kids and go fishing for the day and the water is so clear there its not the dirty water, its so fun looking in the water an seeing the fish swim, and the deer and the squirrels added a lot of oos and awes to our day as well, and then there is picnic areas around and bathroom facilities within walking distance we recommend this to any family needing a little getaway at a cheap price!!

78DebbieC

Pictures came out beautifully. Water was crystal clear and showed up just like the picture showed. We will definitely recommend a vist here to our friends and family. Great place for a bag or picnic lunch

DonaldR148

If you like to fish or boat, this is the place for you. This lake is well known for its Crappie. You will not have to fight a lot of people on this lake to find a place to fish. A good place to get a little R&R after a busy week.

chrisoverly

I grew up in this area, the beautiful wildlife, history both told and untold, and nature all around is amazing. Growing up in a small town, on the weekend you didn't always have a lot to do, so you went to the lake. Plenty of fishing spots, unofficial swim areas, and campgrounds for everyone. Even if you are going for a short drive and happen to need a picnic spot, make this your stop.

TheLongLongTrailer

The lakeshore is quite rocky and so there is no houses along the shoreline here. Hard to dock your boat near the campground.