Army Corps of Engineers · Mark Twain Lake · Monroe City, MO

Indian Creek

Indian Creek Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to a variety of recreation amenities. Visitors can enjoy Indian Creek Beach, two boat ramps, two fish cleaning stations, hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas all within the recreation area.

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Indian CreekIndian Creek PlaygroundINDIAN CREEK (MO)Indian Creek Site # 51
Photos courtesy of USACE, USACE Mark Twain Lake · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric190
Tent-only20
group standard electric1
group shelter electric1
Host/management37
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 95 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

212 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
122EPOIElectricBack-in81PavedFull20/30/50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
123EPOIElectricBack-in85PavedFull20/30/50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
124EPOIElectricBack-in63PavedFull20/30/50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
125EPOIElectricBack-in82PavedFull20/30/50 ampYes / Yes8 / 2Yes
126EPOIElectricBack-in85PavedFull20/30/50 amp8 / 2Yes
127EPOIElectricBack-in63PavedFull20/30/50 amp8 / 2Yes
128EPOIElectricBack-in60PavedFull20/30/50 amp8 / 2Yes
129EPOIElectricBack-in63PavedFull20/30/50 amp8 / 2Yes
130EPOIElectricBack-in61PavedFull20/30/50 amp8 / 2Yes
131EPOIElectricBack-in70PavedFull20/30/50 amp8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length95 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 150, GS1, S1, 054 are listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Indian Creek20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.82 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.01 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.92 inches of precipitationApril: 4.28 inches of precipitationMay: 5.04 inches of precipitationJune: 5.36 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.58 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.77 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.92 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.30 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.65 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.04 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.8°F averageFebruary: 30.6°F averageMarch: 41.8°F averageApril: 52.9°F averageMay: 63.4°F averageJune: 72.7°F averageJuly: 76.2°F averageAugust: 74.3°F averageSeptember: 66.9°F averageOctober: 55.4°F averageNovember: 42.5°F averageDecember: 32.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Monroe City, 7 miles from the campground at 741 feet, station USC00235708 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townMonroe City, Missouri
Coordinates39.5392° N, 91.7331° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗4.5 mi
RV sales & serviceGander RV of Columbia ↗47.2 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗49.3 mi

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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

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.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indian Creek?

Sites at Indian Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Indian Creek?

Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Indian Creek have?

249 sites, including 190 standard sites with power, 20 tent-only sites, 1 group standard electric, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Indian Creek?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Indian Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Indian Creek?

The group camp provides 25 electric campsites, group shelter, restroom, shower and playground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Indian Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Indian Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Indian Creek?

Sites 150, GS1, S1, and 054 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Indian Creek?

Monroe City, Missouri. While visiting the area, tour the birthplace of the world-famous humorist and writer Mark Twain in the nearby Mark Twain State Park.

Source: Getting there

What if Indian Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ray Behrens (4.1 mi), Frank Russell (4.6 mi), and John C. Briscoe Group Use (4.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby