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John C. Briscoe Group Use
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 · 39.51889, -91.64583 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric; 1 group standard 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 7 of 2 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 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 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 6 sites · 35 ft: 6 sites · 40 ft: 6 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) |
| Accessible sites | 1 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 The scenic John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group area, previously named the M.W. Boudreaux Group Area, is an ideal place for families and groups to explore and enjoy Mark Twain Lake.
More than 2 million visitors travel to the Mark Twain lake region to enjoy the overall magnetism of the area, thanks in part to the author's beloved classics, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Recreation Fishing, boating and hunting are very popular at John C. Briscoe. Deer and turkey are common wildlife, and bass is the most popular catch in the lake. Facilities The John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group Use Area includes the entire campground, excluding the picnic shelter. The campsites offer paved parking for RVs, a shaded area for tent campers and an open area for sporting activities. All sites have electric hookups.
Natural Features Mark Twain lake is large reservoir fed by the waters of the Salt River in northern Missouri. A variety of recreation areas line the lake, in addition to Mark Twain State Park on the western edge of the lake. Nearby Attractions Beside the lake is the village of Florida, where Mark Twain was born. Twenty-five miles east is the town of Hannibal, where visitors can tour the author's boyhood home.
Directions, from the listing
From Hannibal, MO, travel west on highway 36 for 17 miles, then continue south on Route J and head south 10 miles. From Perry, travel north on Rt. J for 9 miles.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — John C. Briscoe Group Use
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 7 |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233557 · 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.