Anglers and boaters find direct access to Mark Twain Lake at this Army Corps of Engineers campground, where electric hookups support RV camping alongside boat-in sites. The campground sits on the lake's shoreline with most waterfront sites receiving full sun exposure throughout the day.
Campers report consistent fishing activity, with many visitors arriving specifically to fish the lake. A boat ramp provides water access, though high water levels can occasionally submerge the ramp and prevent launching. The campground maintains vault toilets, a dump station, and trash service, with firewood available for purchase. A playground sits near the camping area for families with children.
Sites spread out with adequate spacing between neighbors, and the campground typically operates below capacity. "A'll sights near water were mostly sun," notes Rhonda M., describing the exposed lakefront positioning. The facility prohibits pets and charges $30 per night for sites with electric hookups.
Campers seeking additional options can explore campgrounds around Monroe City, or consider nearby Spillway Recreation Area for a different lake camping experience.
Description
Overview
Bluffview is an excellent location for boating and fishing near Mark Twain Lake. Here, visitors can relax on the Salt River and imagine what life was like when the beloved author explored the same waters and created legendary characters like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy fishing for bass below the Re-Regulation Dam. Bird watching for waterfowl and boating are also popular activities.
Facilities
The recreation area is for day-use visitors only, and provides a boat ramp, playground and picnic shelters.
Natural Features
Bluffview lies about 10 miles downstream of Mark Twain Lake and the Clarence Cannon Dam. Here on the Salt River, a smaller dam is in place to form a storage pool for wetland purposes. Mark Twain Lake and the Salt River are hugged by tree-topped hills in north-central Missouri.
Nearby Attractions
Tour Mark Twain's birthplace in Florida, Missouri, or try the David C. Berti Shooting Range. Visit the town of Hannibal to see the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBluffview (Mark Twain Lake) is located in Missouri
Directions
From Hannibal, MO, travel west on Hwy 36 for 17 miles, turn south on Route J, continue traveling south for 4 miles, turn east on Route A, travel for 6 miles. From Center, MO, travel north on Hwy HH for 4.8 miles, turn west on Route A for 1.9 miles. From Monroe City, MO. travel east on Hwy 36, turn south on Rt. J for 4 miles, turn east on Rt. A for 6 miles.
Address
20642 HIGHWAY J
Monroe city, MO 63456-9359
Coordinates
39.5716667 N
91.5711111 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 29 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 40 min from Springfield, IL
- 1 hr 41 min from St. Louis, MO
