John C. Briscoe Group Use
John C. Briscoe Group Use is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 39.51889, -91.64583
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 573-735-4097
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About John C. Briscoe Group Use
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Little Bluestem | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Ray Behrens | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Joanna | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Frank Russell | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Frank Russell Campground | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.