John C. Briscoe Group Use
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The scenic John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group area, previously named the M.W. Boudreaux Group Area, is an ideal place for families and groups to explore and enjoy Mark Twain Lake. More than 2 million visitors travel to the Mark Twain lake region to enjoy the overall magnetism of the area, thanks in part to the author's beloved classics, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Recreation Fishing, boating and hunting are very popular at John C. Briscoe. Deer and turkey are common wildlife, and bass is the most popular catch in the lake. Facilities The John C. Keep reading
"Jack" Briscoe Group Use Area includes the entire campground, excluding the picnic shelter. The campsites offer paved parking for RVs, a shaded area for tent campers and an open area for sporting activities. All sites have electric hookups. Natural Features Mark Twain lake is large reservoir fed by the waters of the Salt River in northern Missouri. A variety of recreation areas line the lake, in addition to Mark Twain State Park on the western edge of the lake. Nearby Attractions Beside the lake is the village of Florida, where Mark Twain was born. Twenty-five miles east is the town of Hannibal, where visitors can tour the author's boyhood home.
The sites · 7
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRUP | Group Campground | group standard electric | 60 ft | 20/30 | |
| GRUP | GRP2 | management | 60 ft | 15 | |
| GRUP | GRP3 | management | 60 ft | 15 | |
| GRUP | GRP4 | management | 50 ft | 15 | |
| GRUP | GRP5 | management | 50 ft | 15 | |
| GRUP | GRP6 | management | 50 ft | 15 | |
| MB04 | GS1 | group shelter electric | — | 15 | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in MO-06. This member’s public-lands record →