Directions
From Hannibal MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles, turn south onto Route J and go 12 miles to the campground.
Phone
573-735-4097
Activities
BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, DAY USE AREA
Keywords
RABE,BEHRENS CAMPGROUND,MARK TWAIN LAKE,MARK TWAIN LAKE
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Missouri State Road Conditions
Overview
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.
Recreation
Mark Twain Lake provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation – boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking and hunting to name a few.
Facilities
Ray Behrens Campground has three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem and Cedar Ridge. All campsites come with electric hookups. Showers and accessible flush toilets are in close proximity of every site. The park also features a marina and playgrounds.
Natural Features
The Salt River flows through rolling hills of north-central Missouri, where it is dammed to form the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park.
Nearby Attractions
Beside the lake is the village of Florida, where Mark Twain was born. Twenty-five miles east is the town of Hannibal, where visitors can tour the author’s boyhood home.
