About John Spalding Rec Ar
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." Swim and enjoy the beach all day, or take a boat out for water skiing and fishing. For hikers and bikers, the lengthy Joanna Trail lines the northern banks of the lake. The day-use area is equipped with a swimming beach, showers and picnic shelters. Shelters have electric hookups. The Salt River of north-central Missouri feeds Mark Twain Lake, the regions largest body of water, spanning 18,000 acres. A variety of recreation…
- Managed by: Mark Twain Lake, USACE
- Where: 8 mi southeast of Monroe City, MO · 39.55417, -91.65889
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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: 3.2 mi
Propane: 3.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Equestrain 1.3 mi
- Joanna 1.4 mi
- Frank Russell 1.4 mi
- Cedar Ridge 2.2 mi
- Little Bluestem 2.4 mi
- John C. Briscoe Group Use 2.5 mi