About McCormack Lake Recreation Area
McCormack Lake Recreation Area is surrounded by maple trees. **Hiking - **There is hiking at McCormack Lake Recreation Area. This is a trailhead in [McCormack Lake Day Use Area](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=74193) for the 1.07-mileMcCormack Lake spur trail, which connects to the [Eleven Point River Section of the Ozark Trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21718) and the [Lazy C Trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21734). **Fishing and Boating - **The 15-acre lake is stocked annually with panfish and bass being the catch of the day. During the warm months the vegetation in the lake can make fishing and boating difficult. The lake is a non-motorized area; boat motors are not allowed. An electric trolling motor is permitted. There is ample parking for picnickers and fishermen. **Camping -** The campground is primitive with…
- Fees: There are no fees.
- Season: January – December
- Managed by: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 9 mi north of Alton, MO · 36.82175, -91.3523
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Trail Mo-19 Spur | Horse | 2.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Greer Spring Trail | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.