Ray Behrens
The campground is currently open with sites available for reservation. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Check-in is at 5:00 PM and check-out is at 4:00 PM. Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent invasive pests; buy firewood locally and burn it on-site.
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
Ray Behrens Recreation Area is a well-developed campground operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers on the southeastern shores of Mark Twain Lake. The campground features 165 sites distributed across three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem, and Cedar Ridge. All sites have electric hookups with 20/30/50 amp service, and 51 sites offer full hookups including water. Sites feature paved driveways and parking pads with generous spacing that can accommodate large RVs up to 87 feet or more. Facilities include five flush restroom buildings, four shower buildings, and a dump station near the gatehouse. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire grill. The recreation area features four playgrounds, an amphitheater, and a group picnic shelter. Blackjack Marina on-site provides boat rentals, concessions, and fuel, with a four-lane boat launch and fish cleaning station available to campers. Mark Twain Lake offers extensive recreation including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and hunting. The historic village of Florida, birthplace of Mark Twain, sits beside the lake, and Hannibal, where visitors can tour the author's boyhood home, is 25 miles east.
Directions
From Hannibal MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles, turn south onto Route J and go 12 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 107ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 107ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 735-4097 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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