Mark Twain State Park

The camper cabins have electricity, heating and air conditioning but do not include water or restrooms. Each cabin has a dining table, ceiling fan, compact refrigerator and microwave/toaster oven. Exterior amenities include a porch bench, picnic table, pedestal grill and campfire grill. Parking is designated for each unit and can accommodate two vehicles and a boat trailer. Drinking water is located nearby. A modern central restroom and showerhouse, located within walking distance of the cabins, is available during the camping on-season (April 15 to Oct. 31). During the camping off-season, a vault toilet is available at the Puma Loop, and water is available at frost-free hydrants in the campground.

To prepare for your experience, bring your camping gear such as lanterns, cooking and eating utensils, and water containers. Guests must bring their own linens and sleeping bags. Open-flame cooking is not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin porches. Cooking with griddles, Crock-Pots and other non-flame cooking devices is allowed. Smoking is not allowed inside the cabins. As part of the Cabins for Canines program, guests renting Cabin A or F are allowed to bring up to two dogs. Detailed information on associated fees and rules can be found through the Cabins for Canines link in the upper right of this page. Pets are not allowed in cabins B through E. Cleanup and trash removal are the responsibility of the lodging guest and should be completed before checkout.

The camper cabins are available for rent March 1 to Nov. 30. The on-season rate is $85 plus tax, and the off-season rate is $80 plus tax. Rates are for one to six occupants (four adults and two children). Full payment for your stay will be due at the time you make the reservation. There is a three-night minimum stay on holiday weekends and a two-night minimum stay for all other weekends. No same-day registration is allowed for any lodging unit; advance reservations are required.

Please visit the Lodging Reservations page for other important policy information before making your reservation.

Cabin F is accessible to people with disabilities.

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, visit our Park and Site Status Map.

Route U Boat Ramp Area

• This boat ramp has a 4% to 8% slope and accommodates two users at a time. Courtesy docks have not been modified for accessibility.
• Leading up to the parking lot is a concrete path 450 feet long. This path has a railing and a slope of 4.1% to 6.5%. At the top are five asphalt parking spaces sharing access aisles directly in front of an accessible vault toilet.

Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area

• This beautiful area was first developed in 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. You can still see some of their architecture, especially in the open shelter at the end of the area. This shelter has electrical outlets and lights, and is accessible with a group grill and an extended-end table. The path to the shelter is gravel. The option of driving up closer to the shelter is available by prior permission. The shelter accommodates up to 45 people and may be reserved. An accessible vault toilet and a water fountain are available in this area.
• Also in this area are scenic overlooks. Because the paths to the overlooks are of flagstone, some visitors may need assistance.
• An enclosed shelter, located midway through the picnic area, is available to groups. This shelter is accessible with a kitchen, restroom and group grill. It can be reserved for up to 100 people.
• An accessible picnic site is available and is equipped with a pedestal grill and an extended-end table. Located adjacent to the site is an information board.

Campground

• This wooded campground has two seasonal campground hosts to welcome you and answer your questions. Three electric and three basic sites have been constructed to accommodate any user and are equipped with a fire ring, extended-end table and lantern post, all on a concrete pad. Assistance may be requested through the hosts for such things as firewood. Accessible trash dumpsters are located near the entrance of the campground. The dump station has been designed to accommodate most users.
• Showerhouse 1 is accessible to many but has front-transfer toilets and some areas have a 4-foot turning radius. Showerhouse 2 is more accessible.
• Accessible vault toilets and water hydrants are spaced throughout the campground for your convenience.
• The amphitheater has a handicap parking space and paved pathway with chair spaces in several locations.

Camper Cabin

• One of the camper cabins in the campground is accessible with a grill, a fire pit and an accessible picnic table.

Campground Boat Launch

• A boat launch is located at the end of the campground and has a slope of 4.5% to 8.2% and accommodates one user at a time. A level area at the top of the launch allows for loading. The path from the parking lot to the launch is of gravel-filled ties.

Campground Fish Cleaning Station

• Located above the launch, at the end of the parking lot, is a fish-cleaning station. This station was developed for all users and has a handicap parking space.

Special-Use Area

• The special-use area is not modified for accessibility.

Mark Twain State Park

37352 Shrine Road

Florida, MO 65283

573-248-9980

1-800-334-6946

1-800-379-2419 TDD

Last updated: June 2024