John Spalding Rec Ar
Monroe City, Missouri · 663 ft · In Mark Twain Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 663 ft (202 m)663 ft202 m
Sites3
John Spalding Rec Ar lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
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About
Overview
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."Recreation
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Cell service
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Cell service at John Spalding Rec Ar: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain73°62°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 98% chance of rain74°46°
- FriMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain57°35°
- SatSunny61°41°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain68°48°
Nearby camping
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Equestrain
Campground · 1.3 mi · Center
Joanna
Campground · 1.4 mi · Center
Frank Russell
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Center
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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