Mark Twain State Park Shelters

Open — The shelters are currently open for reservations year-round. Reservations can be made online 30 days to 12 months in advance, or by calling the park office for dates within 30 days.

About

Nestled in the Salt River Hills of northeast Missouri, Mark Twain State Park offers two distinct picnic shelters at the Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, which features panoramic views of Mark Twain Lake from towering limestone bluffs. The open shelter was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and accommodates 40-45 people with picnic tables, electrical outlets, a water hydrant, and an outdoor cooking grill. When not reserved, it's available first-come, first-served at no charge. Huck Hall is a fully enclosed shelter that holds up to 100 people and includes folding tables and chairs, two modern restrooms, a small kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and stove, and two outdoor cooking grills. The shelters are located at Buzzard's Roost, which offers about 30 individual picnic sites, a nine-hole disc golf course, and a playground. The overlook at Buzzard's Roost is one of the most photographed locations on Mark Twain Lake. Reservations can be made online from 30 days to 12 months in advance, or by contacting the park office for dates within 30 days. The park itself was established in 1924, making it the third-oldest state park in Missouri, and underwent dramatic transformation when Clarence Cannon Dam created the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake.

Directions

From Perry, Missouri, head north on Highway 107 for approximately 9 miles. The park entrance will be on your right.

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