Established Camping
John C. Briscoe Group Use
John C. Briscoe Group Use is located near Mark Twain Lake in Missouri. The area features rolling hills and dense woodlands. Campers can explore Mark Twain State Park and the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site, both offering recreational activities and historical insights.
Description
Overview
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. "Jack" Briscoe Group Use Area includes six group campsites with picnic shelters, showers and a central playground. Most sites hold a maximum of 24 to 36 people and 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.
Location
John C. Briscoe Group Use is located in Missouri
Directions
From Hannibal, MO, travel west on highway 36 for 17 miles, then continue south on Route J and head south 10 miles. From Perry, travel north on Rt. J for 9 miles.
Address
20642 HIGHWAY J
Monroe city, MO 63456-9359
Coordinates
39.5188889 N
91.6458333 W
Detours Nearby
McCully Heritage Project
1 hr 35 min away
Fredericksburg Ferry Access
1 hr 57 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Columbia
- 1 hr 28 min from Jefferson City
- 1 hr 54 min from St. Louis
- 1 hr 56 min from Springfield
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
Contact
General Info
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