Ray Behrens
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 · 39.51583, -91.66306 · Map |
| Sites | 166 public sites counted from the federal listing — 165 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 166 of 166 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 62 of 166 sites Sewer hookups at 62 of 166 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 62 of 166 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 102 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 165 sites · 30 ft: 165 sites · 35 ft: 165 sites · 40 ft: 165 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 166 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 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 Ray Behrens Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to some of Mark Twain Lake's most popular recreation amenities. Whether you're spending the weekend camping or just visiting for the day, you'll enjoy easy access to the nearby boat ramp, marina, fish cleaning station, hiking trails, playgrounds, and day-use area. Looking to cool off? Spalding Beach is just 7 miles north on Highway J!
Recreation Ray Behrens Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to some of Mark Twain Lake's most popular recreation amenities. Whether you're spending the weekend camping or just visiting for the day, you'll enjoy easy access to the nearby boat ramp, marina, fish cleaning station, hiking trails, playgrounds, and day-use area. Looking to cool off? Spalding Beach is just 7 miles north on Highway J!
Facilities Ray Behrens Campground has three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem and Cedar Ridge. All campsites come with electric hookups. Showers and accessible flush toilets are in close proximity of every site. The park also features a marina and playgrounds. Natural Features The Salt River flows through rolling hills of north-central Missouri, where it is dammed to form the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park. 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, turn south onto Route J and go 12 miles to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFrank Russell
2 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJohn Spalding Rec Ar
3 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersIndian Creek (Mo)
4 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBluffview (Mark Twain Lake)
6 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY Missouri
Trip Card — Ray Behrens
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 166 · full hookups at 62 |
| Max RV | Up to 102 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 166 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233597 · 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.