Lane Spring Recreation Area
Mark Twain National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: ROLLA, MO, MO
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lane Spring Recreation Area provides a peaceful setting along Little Piney Creek and a scenic patio overlooking beautiful Lane Spring. A large, accessible picnic area with two pavilions can be reserved. The site has multiple first come first serve campsites if an overnight stay is desired.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Lane Spring Recreation Area offers a peaceful setting along Little Piney Creek with scenic views and popular trout fishing in a wild trout fishery. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities, multiple picnic areas with pavilions, and quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Tick populations reported as severe by campers; wildlife in area includes American Mink, Wild Turkey, Barred Owl, Western Ribbon Snake, and Three-toed Box Turtle.
Insider tips for Lane Spring Recreation Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Sites are first come first serve for overnight camping Large accessible picnic area with two reservable pavilions available for day-use gatherings
Skip Lane Spring Recreation Area if: You need electrical hookups — most sites have no hookups despite some electric amenities listed. You have pets or are tick-sensitive — tick infestations reported by campers. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lane Spring Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Akers (JADWIN, MO), Red Bluff Campground (Viburnum, MO), Pulltite (SALEM, MO), Loggers Lake Campground (Bunker, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lane Spring Recreation Area
Cell signal at Lane Spring Recreation Area (ROLLA, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Lane Spring Recreation Area provides a peaceful setting along Little Piney Creek and a scenic patio overlooking beautiful Lane Spring. A large, accessible picnic area with two pavilions can be reserved. The site has multiple first come first serve campsites if an overnight stay is desired.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Sites are first come first serve for overnight camping
Large accessible picnic area with two reservable pavilions available for day-use gatherings
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Rolla, Missouri, travel 12 miles south on U.S. Highway 63, then continue 1 mile west on Entrance Road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mark Twain National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mark Twain National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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