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Indian Creek (Mo)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Mark Twain Lake |
| Location | MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake · 39.53917, -91.73306 · Map |
| Sites | 212 public sites counted from the federal listing — 190 standard electric; 20 tent only nonelectric; 1 group standard electric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 217 of 212 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 65 of 212 sites Sewer hookups at 65 of 212 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 65 of 212 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 95 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 227 sites · 30 ft: 227 sites · 35 ft: 227 sites · 40 ft: 227 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 249 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 4 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 573-735-4097 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-07-30.
From the official listing
Overview Indian Creek Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to a variety of recreation amenities. Visitors can enjoy Indian Creek Beach, two boat ramps, two fish cleaning stations, hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas all within the recreation area.
Recreation Indian Creek Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to a variety of recreation amenities. Visitors can enjoy Indian Creek Beach, two boat ramps, two fish cleaning stations, hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas all within the recreation area.
Facilities Indian Creek provides four recreation areas: a public boat ramp, group campground, day-use area and the standard campground.
The group camp provides 25 electric campsites, group shelter, restroom, shower and playground. The Day-Use Area provides group shelter, picnic sites and playground.
The campground offers 190 campsites, 20 primitive hike-in campsites, showers, restrooms, playgrounds, a fish cleaning station, boat ramp, beach, hiking trails. Natural Features Mark Twain Lake is sourced by the Salt River in northeast Missouri. The Clarence Cannon Dam sits on the eastern edge of the lake, providing flood control and hydroelectricity to the region, in addition to an extensive habitat for wildlife. Nearby Attractions While visiting the area, tour the birthplace of the world-famous humorist and writer Mark Twain in the nearby Mark Twain State Park.
The David C. Berti Shooting Range is located below the dam.
Directions, from the listing
From Hannibal: Travel west on Highway 36 for 20 miles, then southwest on Highway 24 for 6 miles. Continue south on Rt. HH for 2 miles, then east on Monroe CR #581 for 3 miles.
From Monroe City: Travel 6 miles southwest on Highway 24, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Continue east on Monroe CR #581 for 3 miles.
From Paris: Travel northeast on Highway 24 for 14 miles, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Continue east on Monroe County Road #581 for 3 miles.
From Perry: Travel west on Highway 154 for 7 miles, then north on Highway 107 for 9 miles. Continue northeast on Hwy 24 for 3 miles, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Go east on Monroe County Rd. #581 for 3 miles.
Nearest federal campgrounds
4 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJohn Spalding Rec Ar
4 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFrank Russell
5 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJohn C. Briscoe Group Use
5 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBluffview (Mark Twain Lake)
9 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY Missouri
Trip Card — Indian Creek (Mo)
MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 217 · full hookups at 65 |
| Max RV | Up to 95 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 212 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233518 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.