Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Mark Twain National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: POPLAR BLUFF, MO, MO
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails.A 1.3-mile walking trail surrounds the lake. Most of the trail has a concrete surface and is accessible.
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pinewoods-lake-rec-area to be notified when sites open up.
Pinewoods Lake Rec Area offers affordable camping at $15/night with a scenic 1.3-mile accessible walking trail around a 32-acre lake, ideal for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Campers consistently praise it as a clean, quiet spot with well-maintained facilities and natural beauty.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Northern Myotis, Eastern Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Red-headed Woodpecker, Common Watersnake, Rough Greensnake, and Three-toed Box Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pinewoods Lake Rec Area: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites All sites are paved with picnic tables and fire rings; the 1.3-mile lake trail has concrete surface and is fully accessible Vault toilets are clean and maintained; no showers available so plan accordingly
Skip Pinewoods Lake Rec Area if: You need water, sewer, or electric hookups—none are available. You prefer camping outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You want to visit during low-water periods—no information provided on lake conditions.
Best time to visit Pinewoods Lake Rec Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Markham Springs (Williamsville, MO), Fuchs House (Wiliamsville, MO), Big Spring (VAN BUREN, MO), Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites (Van Buren, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Cell signal at Pinewoods Lake Rec Area (POPLAR BLUFF, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails.A 1.3-mile walking trail surrounds the lake. Most of the trail has a concrete surface and is accessible.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites
All sites are paved with picnic tables and fire rings; the 1.3-mile lake trail has concrete surface and is fully accessible
Vault toilets are clean and maintained; no showers available so plan accordingly
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Poplar Bluff, Missouri, go 7 miles north on U.S. Highway 67, then travel 16 miles east on U.S. Highway 60.
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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