About John C. Briscoe Group Use
The scenic John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group area, previously named the M.W. Boudreaux Group Area, is an ideal place for families and groups to explore and enjoy Mark Twain Lake. More than 2 million visitors travel to the Mark Twain lake region to enjoy the overall magnetism of the area, thanks in part to the author's beloved classics, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Fishing, boating and hunting are very popular at John C. Briscoe. Deer and turkey are common wildlife, and bass is the most popular catch in the lake. The John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group Use Area includes the entire campground, excluding the picnic shelter. The campsites offer paved parking for RVs, a shaded area for tent campers and an open area for sporting activities. All sites have electric hookups. Mark Twain lake is large reservoir fed by the waters of the Salt River in northern…
- Managed by: Mark Twain Lake, USACE
- Where: 6 mi north of Perry, MO · 39.51889, -91.64583
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 1 mi
Propane: 1.4 mi
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