Weekend availability at Indian Creek (Mo)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 12:05 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open106/156 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open35/69 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open26/69 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Sold out
- Fri, Oct 23Open61/87 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Indian Creek (Mo)?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Indian Creek (Mo) around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 249
- Electric sites
- 217
- Water hookups
- 65
- Sewer hookups
- 65
About this campground
Overview Indian Creek lies on the northern banks of Mark Twain Lake. It is the largest campground on the lake with 215 standard campsites, plus additional non-electric and tent-only sites. The lake is named for the beloved writer and humorist, Mark Twain, who was born just south of the lake in Florida, Missouri.Recreation Boating is convenient with Indian Creek's public boat ramp. Bass fishing and hunting are also popular.Facilities Indian Creek provides four recreation areas: a public boat ramp, group campground, day-use area and the standard campground. The group camp provides 25 electric campsites, group shelter, restroom, shower and playground. The Day-Use Area provides group shelter, picnic sites and playground. The campground offers 190 campsites, 20 primitive hike-in campsites, showers, restrooms, playgrounds, a fish cleaning station, boat ramp, beach, hiking trails.Natural Features Mark Twain Lake is sourced by the Salt River in northeast Missouri. The Clarence Cannon Dam sits on the eastern edge of the lake, providing flood control and hydroelectricity to the region, in addition to an extensive habitat for wildlife. Nearby Attractions While visiting the area, tour the birthplace of the world-famous humorist and writer Mark Twain in the nearby Mark Twain State Park. The David C. Berti Shooting Range is located below the dam.
Getting there
From Hannibal: Travel west on Highway 36 for 20 miles, then southwest on Highway 24 for 6 miles. Continue south on Rt. HH for 2 miles, then east on Monroe CR #581 for 3 miles. From Monroe City: Travel 6 miles southwest on Highway 24, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Continue east on Monroe CR #581 for 3 miles. From Paris: Travel northeast on Highway 24 for 14 miles, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Continue east on Monroe County Road #581 for 3 miles. From Perry: Travel west on Highway 154 for 7 miles, then north on Highway 107 for 9 miles. Continue northeast on Hwy 24 for 3 miles, then south on Rt. HH for 2 miles. Go east on Monroe County Rd. #581 for 3 miles.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- DAY USE AREA
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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