John Spalding Rec Ar
John Spalding Rec Ar is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 39.55417, -91.65889
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Swimming Site
- 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 Spalding Rec Ar
Overview Visitors at John Spalding are in the perfect location for recreation on Mark Twain Lake. The day-use area is the only facility within reach of the sandy public beach. It's also directly connected to the Joanna Trail, a 32-mile multi-purpose trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and writer, Mark Twain and explore the region that inspired his most beloved stories, such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Recreation Swim and enjoy the beach all day, or take a boat out for water skiing and fishing. For hikers and bikers, the lengthy Joanna Trail lines the northern banks of the lake. Facilities The day-use area is equipped with a swimming beach, showers and picnic shelters. Shelters have electric hookups. Natural Features The Salt River of north-central Missouri feeds Mark Twain Lake, the regions largest body of water, spanning 18,000 acres. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park. Nearby Attractions Visit Mark Twain's birthplace in Florida, Missouri or his boyhood home in Hannibal. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is below the dam and M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center is above the dam.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equestrain | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Frank Russell Campground | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Joanna | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Frank Russell | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Cedar Ridge | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Little Bluestem | Private campground | 2.4 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.