Ray Behrens
Mark Twain Lake — lakeside
Location: MONROE CITY, MO, MO
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (830 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ray Behrens is a scenic campground and recreation area, conveniently located on the southeastern shores of Mark Twain Lake. Here, visitors can enjoy the perks of the campground, go boating on the lake or explore the area’s historic attractions. Twain, the legendary author, was born in a village beside the lake and grew up in a town about 20 miles down the road.Ray Behrens Campground has three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem and Cedar Ridge.
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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ray-behrens to be notified when sites open up.
Scenic campground on Mark Twain Lake's southeastern shores with great lake access, boat ramp, and marina rentals. Highly rated at 4.7/5 stars with updated bathrooms and spacious RV sites.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Chuck-will's-widow, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Brown-headed Cowbird, DeKay's Brownsnake, and Western Ratsnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Ray Behrens: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Many sites have steep grades; verify slope details before booking as recreation.gov site information may be inaccurate Lake access trails available from multiple locations throughout the campground
Skip Ray Behrens if: You need full hookups—only select sites have electric; no water or sewer hookups available. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer a campground with hookups at most sites.
Best time to visit Ray Behrens: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: John C. Briscoe Group Use (MONROE CITY, MO), Frank Russell (MONROE CITY, MO), John Spalding Rec Ar (MONROE CITY, MO), Indian Creek (Mo) (MONROE CITY, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ray Behrens
Cell signal at Ray Behrens (MONROE CITY, 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 · 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.
Ray Behrens is a scenic campground and recreation area, conveniently located on the southeastern shores of Mark Twain Lake. Here, visitors can enjoy the perks of the campground, go boating on the lake or explore the area’s historic attractions. Twain, the legendary author, was born in a village beside the lake and grew up in a town about 20 miles down the road.Ray Behrens Campground has three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem and Cedar Ridge.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Many sites have steep grades; verify slope details before booking as recreation.gov site information may be inaccurate
Lake access trails available from multiple locations throughout the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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 Hannibal MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles, turn south onto Route J and go 12 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mark Twain Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mark Twain Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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