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John Spalding Rec Ar

US Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri

John Spalding Rec Ar in Missouri. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 152 public campsites we map in Missouri.

Visitors at John Spalding are in the perfect location for recreation on Mark Twain Lake. The day-use area is the only facility within reach of the sandy public beach. It's also directly connected to the Joanna Trail, a 32-mile multi-purpose trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and writer, Mark Twain and explore the region that inspired his most beloved stories, such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$30/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
573-735-4097
Coordinates
39.55417, -91.65889

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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