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| contractID |
NRSO |
| description |
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." |
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From Hannibal, MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles. Turn south on RouteJ, and travel 6 miles. Turn west on Oakland Drive and travel for 2 miles. |
| facilitiesDescription |
The day-use area is equipped with a swimming beach, showers, pay phone and picnic shelters. Shelters have electric hookups. |
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JOHN SPALDING REC AR |
| facilityID |
73230 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73230&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
No outside firewood; firewood can be purchased in campground; for more information click here No alcohol allowed on beach or in lower picnic area High water boat ramp open when when lake elevation is above 625 msl (mean sea level) Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
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. |
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| orientationDescription |
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. |
| recreationDescription |
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. |