Loggers Lake Campground

Mark Twain National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Bunker, MO, MO

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$30 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located deep in the interior forests of Shannon County, Logger’s Lake Campground is situated along the southeast shore of Logger’s Lake. Constructed in 1942, this spring-fed lake is maintained as a fishery and is a destination for anglers looking for non-motorized boating and quiet bank fishing.The campground area is located on the southeast lakeshore and all sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between. There are 14 sites with each site offering a table, fire ring, tent

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/loggers-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Logger's Lake Campground is situated along a spring-fed lake in Shannon County's interior forests, offering good fishing for large-mouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish. Campers praise it as a beautiful, tranquil spot with scenic surroundings.

Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area. Also watch for Coyote, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Red-tailed Hawk, American Woodcock, Eastern Kingbird, Three-toed Box Turtle, and American Woodcock.

Insider tips for Loggers Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Camp in the pay area by the lake for the best experience Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Skip Loggers Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You plan to hike the nature trail — verified camper reports indicate it is unmaintained with heavy poison ivy and tick populations. You need services outside May-October operating season.

Best time to visit Loggers Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Round Spring (Eminence, MO), Pulltite (SALEM, MO), Two Rivers (EMINENCE, MO), Sutton Bluff Recreation Area (Salem, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Loggers Lake Campground

Cell signal at Loggers Lake Campground (Bunker, MO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

CamperWatch
CamperWatch›MO›Loggers Lake Campground
Loggers Lake Campground — photo 1
Loggers Lake Campground — photo 2
Loggers Lake Campground — photo 3
See all photos
Mark Twain National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Loggers Lake Campground

Share:
Bunker, MO, MO★ 4.5 (44 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

Located deep in the interior forests of Shannon County, Logger’s Lake Campground is situated along the southeast shore of Logger’s Lake. Constructed in 1942, this spring-fed lake is maintained as a fishery and is a destination for anglers looking for non-motorized boating and quiet bank fishing.The campground area is located on the southeast lakeshore and all sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between. There are 14 sites with each site offering a table, fire ring, tent pad, and some offer lantern posts.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You plan to hike the nature trail — verified camper reports indicate it is unmaintained with heavy poison ivy and tick populations✕ You need services outside May-October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Camp in the pay area by the lake for the best experience

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area. Also watch for Coyote, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Red-tailed Hawk, American Woodcock, Eastern Kingbird, Three-toed Box Turtle, and American Woodcock.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
573-729-6656· Mark Twain National Forest
Getting there →

From the junction of MO A Hwy and Hwy 72, go 1/4 mile west on A Hwy to Dent Co Rd 565 (Lincoln Ave). Go south on 565, 6 miles to FR 2193. Turn left on 2193 for 1 mile to Logger's Lake.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Loggers Lake Campground cost per night?+
Loggers Lake Campground costs $15–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Loggers Lake Campground open?+
Loggers Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Loggers Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Loggers Lake Campground?+
Loggers Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Loggers Lake Campground?+
Loggers Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Loggers Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Loggers Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Loggers Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Loggers Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility Map
Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$15 /night★ 4.5 (44)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Loggers Lake Campground cost per night?+
What season is Loggers Lake Campground open?+
Does Loggers Lake Campground have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Round Spring

Eminence, MO

From $10/night

Pulltite

SALEM, MO

From $10/night

Two Rivers

EMINENCE, MO

From $10/night

Sutton Bluff Recreation Area

Salem, MO

From $10/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$15–30 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability