John C. Briscoe Group Use

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20642 HIGHWAY J
MONROE CITY, MO 63456-9359

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 the entire campground, excluding the picnic shelter. The campsites 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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Electric hookups: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 200 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Hannibal, MO, travel west on highway 36 for 17 miles, then continue south on Route J and head south 10 miles. From Perry, travel north on Rt. J for 9 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 5 PM, check out by 10 PM.

Reviews

4 reviews

5 stars

Lori F

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Reviewed 5 months ago

We love the group campground. Safe for kids to play and nice area

Ken J

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Thank you for having a group site that accommodates so many RV's. Many in the group commented how perfect the area was for our LTV Rally. Everything was well kept and easily accessible. To all who were working at the park and headquarters Thank you for your kindness and quick follow up when needed! We appreciate you!

William M

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Reviewed 4 years ago

We love this campground. The site is always nice and clean and the facilities are plenty adequate for our needs. We’ve been doing our annual group camping trip here for 3 or 4 years now and I plan to again next year.

Leland B

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Reviewed 5 years ago

Had a great weekend, everything was very nice, only negative was the water faucet/fountain being shut off ( I think the fountain could be off or blocked and the faucet be left on) Bath houses were very clean and nice.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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