Ray Behrens

$30.00/night

Show on map 573-735-4097 marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil

20642 HIGHWAY J
MONROE CITY, MO 63456-9359

Overview

Ray Behrens Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to some of Mark Twain Lake's most popular recreation amenities. Whether you're spending the weekend camping or just visiting for the day, you'll enjoy easy access to the nearby boat ramp, marina, fish cleaning station, hiking trails, playgrounds, and day-use area. Looking to cool off? Spalding Beach is just 7 miles north on Highway J! Campground maps can be located at https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Mark-Twain-Lake/Recreation/Camping/

Recreation

Facilities

Ray Behrens Campground has three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem and Cedar Ridge. All campsites come with electric hookups. Showers and accessible flush toilets are in close proximity of every site. The park also features a marina and playgrounds.

Natural Features

The Salt River flows through rolling hills of north-central Missouri, where it is dammed to form the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park.

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 165 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 165 sites
Water hookups: 62 of 165 sites
Sewer hookups: 62 of 165 sites
Fire pit: all 165 sites
Picnic table: 162 of 165 sites
Pets allowed: all 165 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 165 sites
Longest RV: 102 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

From Hannibal MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles, turn south onto Route J and go 12 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 5 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

963 reviews

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Sheila B

Loop:Drun

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Love the full hook up availability. Restroom/shower house was very clean. Enjoyed the hiking trails and biking in the campground.

Jim F

Loop:Drun

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great park, lots of space between campsites, and clean facilities. Will continue to make it a routine spot for our future camping trips.

Gerald K

Loop:Drun

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Clean & well kept, friendly staff. We enjoyed our time there.

Donna R

Loop:Drun

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Reviewed 11 days ago

We stayed in Campsite 30. We received sun for most of the day, so a cabana was very helpful. Note: the fire ring for Campsite 29 was very close to the back side of our camper. This made it difficult for us to find quiet time at our campsite in the evening (both inside and outside).

BRENT C

Loop:Drun

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Beautiful camp site. Nice bathrooms Easy in. Easy out

Mary Katherine G

Loop:Drun

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Showing reviews that ATT was good on a couple sites. Drove out of way to go there and no cell service. We had to leave a find another RV Park in the area.

Availability

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