Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Pinewoods Lake Rec Area is a national forest campground in Missouri. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 36.91917, -90.78389
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Overview 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Missouri Department of Natural Rresources · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 80 designated routes (77 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewoods Lake | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Clubhouse Campground | National park campground | 6.4 mi | $10 | — |
| Big Tree Campground | National park campground | 6.6 mi | $10–$25 | — |
| Cedar Spring Campground | National park campground | 9.4 mi | $10 | — |
| Grubb Hollow Campground | National park campground | 10 mi | $10 | — |
| Markham Springs | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.