Beaver Lake Recreation Area

About Campground

Beaver Lake is 15 acres in size. Primitive camping is allowed but no facilities are provided. It offers a gravel ramp for boat access. The lake has been stocked with channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and black bass.

Dispersed camping is the term used for free camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means there are no toilets, no structures, no trash cans, no treated water, and no fire grates. There are extra responsibilities required for this type of camp. It's a must to educate yourself before you try it, but we hope the adventure of dispersed camping in the Mark Twain National Forest calls to you!

Pick a Campsite and follow the Leave No Trace Principles

Camp 100 feet away from trails and water sources.

Treat any water found in the area before consuming it.

Human waste (Feces) must be buried at least 6 inches deep and covered.

Pack out all of your garbage.

Directions

From Poplar Bluff, MO, take Hwy PP west for 8 miles, then Hwy TT for 2 miles; turn on Butler County Road 3434 for one-half mile. Turn onto Forest Road 3109 for 4 miles, then Forest Road 3899 for one-half mile.

Reservation Details

15 vehicles with trailers; parking is on a slope