John Spalding Rec Ar
Day-use area with reservable group shelters. The facility operates seasonally, typically April through November. High water boat ramp opens when lake elevation exceeds 625 msl.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:48AM CDT until September 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at LaGrange. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Saverton. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, An access road to riverside raised homes on the riverward side of the Sny levee begins to flood near this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 18.2 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
About
John Spalding Recreation Area occupies 506 acres on the northeastern end of Mark Twain Lake, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The area is divided into two primary zones: a boat ramp with parking and a day-use section featuring a sandy swimming beach, shower house, restrooms, playground, and picnic facilities. Three group shelters are available for reservation through Recreation.gov, each accommodating up to 100 people with 15-amp electric hookups. The shelters operate on a day-use basis with check-in at 8:00 AM and checkout at 10:00 PM. The third shelter includes an attached restroom. The recreation area serves as the trailhead for the Joanna Trail, a 32-mile multi-use path along the northern shore of Mark Twain Lake suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Nearby attractions include Mark Twain's birthplace in Florida, Missouri and the M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center above Clarence Cannon Dam.
Directions
From Hannibal, MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles. Turn south on Route J and travel 6 miles. Turn west on Oakland Drive and travel 2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 735-4097 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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