Mark Twain State Park Shelters
Day-use shelters available for reservation 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. These are picnic shelters only; no overnight camping. For overnight stays, use the park's campgrounds or cabins.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 2:53PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 314 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS CALHOUN GREENE JERSEY MACOUPIN MADISON MONROE SAINT CLAIR IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 20 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MISSOURI AUDRAIN BOONE CALLAWAY COLE MONITEAU OSAGE IN EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI CRAWFORD FRANKLIN GASCONADE JEFFERSON LINCOLN MONTGOMERY SAINT CHARLES SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS CITY WARREN WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI MONROE PIKE RALLS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALTON, BELLEVILLE, BOWLING GREEN, CAHOKIA, COLUMBIA, EDWARDSVILLE, FULTON, JEFFERSON CITY, MEXICO, SAINT CHARLES, SAINT LOUIS, SULLIVAN, UNION, AND WASHINGTON.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 11:52AM CDT until June 14 at 10:23AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... South Fabius River near Taylor. North Fabius River near Ewing. Mid Fork Salt River near Holliday. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri... North River at Palmyra. Middle Fabius River near Ewing. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mid Fork Salt River near Holliday. * WHEN...From late tonight to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.1 feet, Water exits the left bank downstream of the State Highway A bridge. Adjacent fields begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
About
Mark Twain State Park's two reservable shelters are located at Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area, offering panoramic views of Mark Twain Lake from bluffs covered in oak, hickory, and maple forest. These are day-use facilities for picnics and group gatherings, not overnight camping. The CCC Open Shelter is a historic structure built around 1941 by an all-African-American Civilian Conservation Corps company. It holds 40-45 people and includes picnic tables, electrical outlets, a water hydrant, and an outdoor cooking grill. It rents for $40 or is available first-come, first-served at no charge when not reserved. Huck Hall is an enclosed shelter accommodating up to 100 people (groups larger than 100 require special permission). It rents for $125 per day and features folding tables and chairs, two modern restrooms, a small kitchen with refrigerator and stove, and two outdoor grills. Shelters can be reserved online 30 days to 12 months in advance. For reservations less than 30 days out, contact the park directly. For overnight stays, the park offers separate campgrounds including Puma, Coyote, Fox RV, and Chipmunk, as well as camper cabins.
Directions
Located at 37352 Shrine Road, Florida, MO 65283. The shelters are at Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area within Mark Twain State Park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 248-9980 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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