Established Camping
Noblett Lake
Noblett Lake is located in the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring forested terrain and a lake. The area experiences temperature highs around 90°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Mark Twain National Forest
Overview
Noblett Lake Picnic Pavilion provides a sheltered place among forests, streams and wildlife, for groups to picnic near Noblett Lake. It is a great location for birding, canoeing and boating.
Recreation
Noblett Lake is a popular location for boating, canoeing and fishing. Only electric trolling motors or non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. Visitors enjoy the day-use picnic area and the Ridge Runner Trail, a 22-mile remote path that loops hikers through the scenic Ozark Mountains.
Facilities
The pavilion offers seating for up to 75 people. If over 75 people, a special use permit is required; please contact Tray Hall at 417-967-4194. It is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. There is a vault toilet. Trash collection services are provided. There is no water available; visitors must bring their own. There is no overnight camping allowed in the day use area. Dispersed camping (no amenities provided) is allowed in area across from Noblett Trailhead (old Oak Hill camping area) and below dam (old Sycamore Loop camping area). A parking area for the pavilion and the adjacent trail is available.
Natural Features
The pavilion is set in a forest of oak and pine trees, on the Salem Plateau. It is near Noblett Lake and south of the town of Willow Springs.
Nearby Attractions
West Plains, Willow Springs, Cabool and Mountain Grove are the closest towns.
Location
Noblett Lake is located in Missouri
Directions
From Willow Springs, at the junction of Highways 60/63 and 76, take Highway 76 west for about 7 miles. Turn south on Highway 181 for a little over a mile and turn left on Highway Ap for about 3 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 857 and continue about 1 mile to turnoff for the day-use area. The road continues to the Noblett Dam and Trailhead.
Address
1006 S. JEFFERSON STREET
Ava, MO 65608
Coordinates
36.908475 N
92.0966833 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Springfield
- 2 hrs 19 min from Jonesboro
- 2 hrs 27 min from Jefferson City
- 3 hrs 26 min from Fayetteville
