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Vandalia Community Lake

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Vandalia Community Lake in Missouri offers a camping experience near a body of water surrounded by flat terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Mark Twain State Park and the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site, providing opportunities for exploration and learning.

Description

Visit the Missouri Department of Conservation's website for more information.

Location

Vandalia Community Lake is located in Missouri

Directions

From Laddonia take Route K east 4 miles and then County Road 524 east 2 miles. From Vandalia take Route W south for 4 miles and County Road 524 west 2 miles.

Coordinates

39.23560217 N
91.53565818 W

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Detours Nearby

Frank Russell Campground

46 min away

Fredericksburg Ferry Access

1 hr 33 min away

Drive Time

59 min from Columbia
1 hr 8 min from Jefferson City
1 hr 41 min from St. Louis
2 hrs 1 min from Springfield

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Connectivity

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T-Mobile5G
Good Coverage
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T5G
Good Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Toilets
Pets
Fires

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Serge P.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 4, 2025

Perfect, quiet, peaceful

Very nice place, I wouldn’t rely on facilities. Quiet at night and during the day some local fisherman come to fish lots of bugs in the afternoon and at night.

Month of VisitSeptember

Kayla W.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 13, 2025

Perfect fit for us!

Fairly nice conservation area, about 10 camping sites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault bathrooms aren’t very clean but over all a decent getaway.

Month of VisitApril

Amanda B.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 15, 2024

Peaceful!

Gorgeous little lake. Vault toilets. Our camp fire ring was shaped like a heart! Probably not on purpose but we liked it. Very quiet. Lots of fishing. And we actually saw the cat!

Sitethe one closest to the single vault toilet. there were about eight sides available.

Month of VisitApril

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CJ P.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 6, 2022

Very peaceful/quite free camping

Stayed here for 2 nights, was a very peaceful and quite area to sleep. No disturbances. Right on the lake, plenty of fish. Bathrooms are fairly disgusting and full of spiders and there is a stray cat that stalks your food.

Month of VisitOctober

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Vandalia Community Lake?

Vandalia Community Lake is located at 756 feet.

Are fires allowed at Vandalia Community Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Vandalia Community Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Vandalia Community Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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