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The Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park is known for its quiet country atmosphere and excellent fishing for trophy-sized bass, catfish, bluegill and spoonbill. Bait and tackle are available at the gift shop. Lighted boat ramps, picnic areas, RV and tent campgrounds, snacks, lake huts, playgrounds, volleyball court and horseshoe pits are also available. Picnic facilities include tables, individual shelters and group picnic shelters for larger gatherings. Campsites range from RV sites with water and electric, and tent campsites. Comfort stations with showers are nearby. RV and tent campsites must be reserved online. The park also offers one-room lake huts with electricity, ceiling fans and screened windows. Outside the lake huts you will find grills, tables, water and restroom facilities. The park is near the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Paddlefish Research & Processing Center, which collects important biological data, processes paddlefish meat for anglers and salvages paddlefish eggs. The Paddlefish Research Center is open only a few months each spring. Contact the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for more information about the Paddlefish Research Center.
$16 / night
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.
Located along the Elk River in Southwest Missouri, River Ranch offers different selections of camping areas. For those searching for a more private space, primitive tent camping is available. Electric tent camping is also available for those requiring electricity. River Ranch camping is also RV camping friendly as well.
No matter how you choose to stay at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees RV Resort, you’ll gain access to everything we have to offer. Set up your RV at one of our 122 sites, each equipped with full hookups. Prefer the creature comforts of the indoors? You can also opt for more of a glamping experience in one of our cabins.
If you prefer having more room to spread out, choose from one of our three one-bedroom cabins or go with our one-bedroom house. The house features a stocked kitchen and clean bathroom—all the modern conveniences you could want while spending a little time with nature.
$27 - $38 / night
Shady Beach Campground is located on the Elk River just north of Noel, Missouri. At Shady Beach we offer air-conditioned cabins, vacation home rentals, primitive tent sites and RV sites with water & electric. We also have 1/4 mile of beachfront for relaxing and swimming for our guests of all ages. We have select area for groups with mixed camping preferences.
During your stay, visit our onsite camp store, which offers a large variety of merchandise coffee, cappuccino, cold beer (walk-in cooler), soft-serve ice cream and food (pizza and hamburgers) to camping essentials such as firewood, water shoes, water guns, ice, or other forgotten necessities.
$25 / night
The 500-acre park features six campgrounds. There are 28 primitive sites, 38 electric only sites, 25 50amp/water sites, and 20 30amp/ water sites. All of the campsites have a spectacular view of the lake.
The majority of the parks campsites can be reserved.
Lakeview Group Use area has 10 electric sites and is located at the south end of the lake. It is ideal for family reunions, club campouts, and other group activities.
Crawford State Park offers five lakefront rental cabins with all the comforts of home in a beautiful lake setting. The cabins are by available by reservation and are open year round.
For your convenience there are two boat ramps, three bathhouses, courtesy docks, and a dump station. Four hiking and biking trails, and a swimming beach offer more recreational opportunities in addition to camping, fishing and boating. Limited food and convenience items and delicious meals are available at the marina restaurant Friday breakfast through Sunday. In the summer months there is campground programming for all to enjoy. Anglers enjoy excellent fishing for channel catfish, crappie, and striped bass.
Pleasure boating, skiing, and swimming are among favorite recreational pursuits.
Located on the edge of the Ozarks, Crawford State Park provides a variety of landscapes seen in Kansas state parks. Redbud trees offer spectacular beauty in the spring along with a wide variety of colorful wildflowers, birds, and butterflies. The lush foliage of the surrounding forest is a naturalist’s delight.
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