John C. Briscoe Group Use

About

The John C. Briscoe Group Use Area sits along Mark Twain Lake, a large reservoir fed by the Salt River in Ralls County, Missouri. Previously named the M.W. Boudreaux Group Area, this facility provides six group campsites designed for family reunions, scout troops, and organized gatherings. Each site holds 24-36 people and includes a picnic shelter, 15-amp electric hookups, paved parking for RVs up to 50 feet, a shaded tent camping zone, and an open area for sporting activities. Central facilities include a shower house and playground accessible to all sites. Fishing for bass, boating, and hunting for deer and turkey draw visitors throughout the season. The campground sits near the village of Florida, Mark Twain's birthplace, with Hannibal and the author's boyhood home 25 miles east. Reservations are accepted through Recreation.gov from 12 months to 1 day before arrival. Check-in is at 5:00 PM and check-out at 4:00 PM. A firewood restriction is in effect to prevent invasive pest spread; campers should purchase firewood locally.

Directions

From Hannibal, MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles, then continue south on Route J for 10 miles. From Perry, travel north on Route J for 9 miles.