US Army Corps of Engineers camping areas are set to open on April 3rd.  To make reservations at Corps campsites you can use the Reserve America Website: http://www.reserveamerica.com.   Or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  These campgrounds and other recreation areas at Mark Twain Lake offer some of the best camping available anywhere.  The Ray Behrens and the Frank Russell campgrounds were both named to the 2006 list of the Top 100 family campgrounds in the United States.

The corps offers Other facilities, such as boat ramps, which are open year round.  Many of these facilities have also received mention in the 2006 list.  Mark Twain Lake is considered to be one of the top 25 fishing destinations nationwide and the Joanna Multipurpose trail is in the list of top 25 hiking trails nationwide.  With these kind of credentials there is no doubt why visiting Mark Twain Lake remains popular.  

If you're looking for a great family destination with top notch facilties that are easy on your budget, Mark Twain Lake is the place for you.