JOHN SPALDING REC AR

Address 20642 HIGHWAY J, MONROE CITY, MO, 63456-9359
StateMO
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone573-735-4097
Emailmarktwaininfo@usace.army.mil

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🕒 Checkout Time: 10:00 PM
🕒 Checkin Time: 8:00 AM
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 50–60
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
📌 Fire Pit: Y
📌 Accessibility: Y
📌 GRILLS: Y
📌 Lean To/Shelter: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
👥 Min Num of People: 1
👥 Max Num of People: 100
📌 Site Rating: Standard
🌳 Shade: Full
📌 Electricity Hookup: 15
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
Accessible Sites: 3 of 3
📅 Reservable Sites: 3 of 3
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

Overview

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.”

Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:17 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)