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Indian Creek Campground

Indian Creek Campground, near Monroe City, Missouri, is a fantastic spot for families and nature lovers alike. With its wooded sites and a friendly atmosphere, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground offers a range of amenities, including electric hookups and picnic tables, making it easy to set up camp and relax. Visitors have praised the clean bathrooms and the well-maintained facilities, with one camper noting, “The bathrooms are very clean and nice.” Plus, you can enjoy campfires and the convenience of nearby drinking water.

For outdoor activities, you’ll find beautiful hiking trails and a private beach area just a short bike ride away. The campground is also close to Mark Twain Lake, which is great for fishing and boating. As one reviewer mentioned, “There’s a boat landing and beach that is private for campers only,” ensuring a peaceful experience away from the crowds.

While some campers have noted that the sites can be a bit close together, the overall vibe is quiet and serene, especially after dark. With plenty of trees and wildlife around, it’s a great place to reconnect with nature and make lasting memories. Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, Indian Creek Campground is a solid choice for your next adventure.

Description

Municipal

Mark Twain Lake

Overview

Indian Creek lies on the northern banks of Mark Twain Lake. It is the largest campground on the lake with 215 standard campsites, plus additional non-electric and tent-only sites. The lake is named for the beloved writer and humorist, Mark Twain, who was born just south of the lake in Florida, Missouri.

Recreation

Boating is convenient with Indian Creek's public boat ramp. Bass fishing and hunting are also popular.

Natural Features

Mark Twain Lake is sourced by the Salt River in northeast Missouri. The Clarence Cannon Dam sits on the eastern edge of the lake, providing flood control and hydroelectricity to the region, in addition to an extensive habitat for wildlife.

Nearby Attractions

While visiting the area, tour the birthplace of the world-famous humorist and writer Mark Twain in the nearby Mark Twain State Park. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is located below the dam.

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Location

Indian Creek Campground is located in Missouri

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Hannibal: Travel west on Highway 36 for 20 miles, then southwest on Highway 24 for 6 miles. Continue south on Rt. HH for 2 miles, then east on Monroe CR #581 for 3 miles. From Monroe City: Travel 6 miles southwest on Highway 24, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Continue east on Monroe CR #581 for 3 miles. From Paris: Travel northeast on Highway 24 for 14 miles, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Continue east on Monroe County Road #581 for 3 miles. From Perry: Travel west on Highway 154 for 7 miles, then north on Highway 107 for 9 miles. Continue northeast on Hwy 24 for 3 miles, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Go east on Monroe County Rd. #581 for 3 miles.

Address

20642 HIGHWAY J
Monroe city, MO 63456-9359

Coordinates

39.5391667 N
91.7330556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2023

Very nice sites and good bathrooms

Beautiful wooded sites, a bit close together and not a ton of privacy but we weren’t bothered by our neighbors at all. The bathrooms are very clean and nice, they have a dish washing sink and good showers. Our site had an electric hook up.

Site57
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Anne W., October 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Anne W., October 7, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Anne W., October 7, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2023

Overall very nice! Trees, trees, trees

Very wooded campsites but large and spaced apart nicely. Was very quiet after 10pm. Bathrooms have a shower area and were pretty clean. Raccoons visited nightly so secure your food supply and trash. Boat landing and Beach that is private for campers only. You can't see the Lake from sites and it's a very long walk or drive to the beach. There is an outdoor amphitheater and nice hiking trails. Monroe City about 7 miles away has a Shell station that is 24/7 If you need ice, drinks and minimal groceries. But the town...minus the few bars, shut s down around 9pm. There is a Hardee's there as well. It's a nice drive to get to the campground. Will definitely be back!

Site151
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2020

Safe and Secluded

We camped during Covid so the swimming beach and playgrounds were closed but everything else was great! Nice big lots, everyone has full shade. Each loop has a big bathroom with massive showers. One of our showers even had a handheld nozzle! And each loop has their own dumpster. 

This campground is out in the boonies so you'll want to stock up before you pull in. Here's a rundown: 

25 min from Walgreens 

45 min from Walmart 

40 min from laundromat 

2 hours from Target and CVS 

The trails are wide and there are multiple water access points to get to the shoreline This is a reserve only now so be sure to pick your spot before you show up. I haven't seen an attendant though I did see a couple kids cleaning the bathrooms. There is a paid wifi option that's$20/week but I just used Sprint roaming as a hotspot for my laptop and it was perfect. So try the free route first. The photos for each spot are accurate on recreation.gov=)

Site51
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

Good site

I had a great time here. The roads were paved, signs were marked clearly. Good connection on the phone service as well. Only issue I had was the amount of bugs that were everywhere. When I stepped out it felt like I was walking through a thousand spider webs everywhere. The bathrooms aren’t that clean either. That being said though, bugs are to be expected of a campground. Other than that though it was quiet and it was a nice stop.

Reviewed May. 30, 2020

Serene, but beware of ticks!

This area has a lot to offer. We chose this campground bc it wasn’t as busy as others and there are some nice riding trails for bikes. We explored a lot of the woods and came out with a lot of ticks, both lonestar and deer. The ticks don’t take away from the place but you do need to be aware. The hosts were super friendly and when a problem arose they took care of it right away. Lots of families with kids riding bikes by the campground. Our site, 87, backs up to a cliff with water below after a short hike through the woods it opens to the lake.

Mark Twain and the town of Florida is right about 7 miles away so there is some educational stuff as well. As of now tho it is all shut down bc of covid restrictions. Monroe City is about 20 miles away if you need anything.

We would say site 79 was the best and anything in that little group was pretty awesome and secluded.

Lots of boating and fishing to be had! Enjoy!

  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Scott M., May 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Scott M., May 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Scott M., May 30, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 2, 2019

A mix between primitive and RV Camping

We spent last night camping at Indian Camp Creek park and it’s a great mix between primitive camping with limited connection and camping at an RV parking lot. We took our 4 year old daughter tent camping for the first time and this was a great location. Although there’s only 8 individual tent spots available, it seems as though there’s always a spot available and each site is secluded by a group of trees. Each spacious site is equipped with a nice sized firepit, a concrete pad with a picnic table and a soft flat level space for a tent. One restroom with no running water is well kept and trash was picked up in the morning.

The park is loaded with activities. Great hiking trails, a huge kids playground, a pond with trails, and a full frisbee golf course. There’s a nice creek that runs through the front of the park you can cool off and float on a tube. The park is incredibly clean and well maintained. You could easily spend a weekend doing various activities without getting bored.

You can reserve a site online, but it has to be 4 days in advance otherwise it’s first come, first serve. There’s also the option for group camping, although we never checked it out.

All in all, it’s a great site, about 15 minutes away from wentzville. If you are looking for extreme primitive, or a place to park your camper, this is not your place.

  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Tony M., September 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Tony M., September 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Tony M., September 2, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

Indian Creek area

Arrived on a Saturday evening late August with no reservations. . Pleased to find 4 park rangers at the check in gate. Multiple camp spots but enough trees/shrubs to make you feel secluded. Pros: Super quiet after hours Total darkness, perfect for stargazing Abundant wildlife (turn sound up on attached video)

Cons: No input as we only stayed for some quick zzzz’s.

  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Jason R., August 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Jason R., August 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Jason R., August 31, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

Cozy campground on Mark Twain Lake

The rain was a pain but didn't ruin Mark Twain! Though I grew up outside of St. Louis, I'd never been to this campground or to Mark Twain Lake.  Really enjoyed exploring the area and the campground was nice.  Showers were a short walk and campsites had a decent amount of privacy.  The Loop we were on was really better suited to motor homes and we were tent camping.  We had two tents and had to set them up in kind of a odd location near the loop road. Some sites were better then others but I wouldn't come back to this exact site to pitch a tent. If you have a camper though, its great. 

You are right on the lake here, though it's a bluff so when you get to the edge, there is a steep drop off. It's very pretty and my kids are 9 and 11 so I wasn't worried but if there were much younger I'd be concerned about letting them wander toward the lake as they could slip and fall in.  Since part of the reason I take the kids camping is to be able to let them explore, I'd go to another area with younger kiddos. 

That being said, there was a trail that you could take for about 10 minutes that took you down to water level and is decent for swimming.

We took a day trip to Hannibal, which is a fun little town. Took in the Mark Twain Museum and took a riverboat cruise. On another day, we rented a pontoon boat to explore the lake, which I'd recommend as well. 

Once you get the to the campground, you are at least 30 minutes from any store, gas station, etc, to stock up.  

We were there mostly during the week and it was very quiet.  As it got closer to the weekend, it started to really fill up and get more lively. Mostly families and such so didn't mind but just a heads up. 

In the end, lovely area, really well maintained campground and would recommend.

SiteSite 109
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Mike  D., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Mike  D., August 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Mike  D., August 28, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 16, 2019

Great weekend primal campground

Had a blast here. Lots of hiking and amazing trails.

Very much a mosquito paradise. Visitor center was antiquated but informative.

Lots of driveable attractions nearby we visited while buying more repellant.

  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Josh S., April 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Josh S., April 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by Josh S., April 16, 2019
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Reviewed Sep. 24, 2018

25+ years of memories here

I've come here every year since I was a toddler with family, and continue to enjoy it. Great for families as there are a couple fun playgrounds and always kids and adults alike enjoying bikerides and walks through the campground and along the trails, some of which offer lake access with beautiful views and good fossil hunting along the shores of Mark Twain Lake.. The sites are roomy and well maintained, and the bathrooms are clean and well kept. It is however a popular spot and fills up quick on weekends!

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

Secluded sites, clean showers.

Great beach and marina. Mark Twain Lake is beautiful. Lots of hiking trails and greenery between campsites. Many established trees. Ticks galore so prepare for that. 1-2 bars with ATT throughout park.

  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by zannie P., August 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Indian Creek Campground by zannie P., August 15, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Quiet and small

A quaint little campground on a beautiful creek. Well manicured grounds with restrooms and showers. Owners can be a bit nosey. Quiet time begins at 10pm, unless the owners want to drink with you.

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2018

Awesome campground

This campground has it's own beach that you can only get to by boat or if your camping in the campground. Felt more private that way. This campground has a lot of road to bike on if you like to ride your bike.

Month of VisitApril

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Indian Creek Campground?

    Camping at Indian Creek Campground can cost between $30.00 and $125.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Indian Creek Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Indian Creek Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Indian Creek Campground?

    Indian Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 120 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Indian Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Indian Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Indian Creek Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Indian Creek Campground does have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Indian Creek Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Indian Creek Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Indian Creek Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Indian Creek Campground?

    There are 249 campsites at Indian Creek Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts