Mark Twain National Forest

Picnic

How about "dining out" this weekend . . . . in a shady forest or beside a sparkling lake? Someplace where the stress of your work life can float away on the breeze? Want a place with clean air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Pack a picnic and head for Mark Twain National Forest! Whether it's a quiet picnic for two, or a family reunion for dozens, you'll find picnic areas sure to suit your needs in a variety of areas.

Listed below are sites which have Picnicking facilities. The colored (*) with a number indicates, which general map area the site location can be found. Click on the site name to find more details about the site or click on the map section to view all facilities in that area. The available facilities key table is listed below.

• Berryman *2
• Big Bay *3
• Camp Ridge *3
• Cane Bluff *4
• Caney *3
• Carrington Pits *1
• Chapel Hill, Council Bluff Rec *2
• Cook Spring *2
• Dry Fork *1
• Dunrovin *4
• Falling Spring *4
• Float Camp *4
• Fourche Lake *4
• Greer *4
• Hazel Creek *2
• Lane Spring *1
• Loggers Lake *2
• Markham Springs *4
• McCormack Lake*4
• Mill Creek *1
• Noblett Lake *3
• North Fork*3
• Onyx Cave *3
• Paddy Creek*1
• Pine Ridge *1
• Pinewoods Lake *4
• Red Bluff *2
• Ripley Lake *4
• Riverton *4
• Roby Lake*1
• Silver Mines *2
• Shell Knob *3
• Slabtown *1
• Sutton Bluff *2
• Thomasville Access *4
• Turner Mill North *4
• Watercress *4

Map 

Key

• = Drinking Water
• = Pavilion
• = Restroom
• = Accessible Hasaccessible facilities - see individual descriptions for details.
• = Boat Launch

Sites are on a First come First serve basis except the Pavilion.
Most picnic areas on Mark Twain National Forest assess a $2 per vehicle parking and day-use fee. Less-developed sites are free.

Some recreation areas offer pavilions. Charges vary. Most pavilions can be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov . Make your reservation online, or toll-free by calling 877-444-6777 (TDD: 877-833-6777) or International: 518-885-3639.