Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Photo · Make Twain National ForestThe place
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails. Recreation A 1.3-mile walking trail surrounds the lake. Most of the trail has a concrete surface and is accessible. The entire trail is relatively flat, with no difficult sections. Circling the 32-acre lake, the trail provides views of the lake, songbirds and wildlife, and an abundance of wildflowers. The lake offers a floating fishing pier and a concrete boat ramp. Anglers can enjoy fishing for bass, sunfish and catfish. Keep reading
Facilities The day-use picnic shelter can accommodate up to 75 people. It is equipped with tables and large grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Trash collection service is not available; visitors must carry out all garbage. Natural Features The lake is located on the southeastern quadrant of the Mark Twain National Forest. The area is densely wooded. Nearby Attractions Ellsinore is the closest city to the campground, just 3 miles away, with a few dining options, a grocery store and fuel station.
The sites · 16
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINE | Pinewoods Pavilion | group picnic area | — | — | yes |
| Pinewoods | 01 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 02 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 03 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 04 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 05 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 09 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 10 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 11 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 12 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 13 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 14 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Pinewoods | 15 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in MO-08. This member’s public-lands record →