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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.
Mark Twain Lake provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation - boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking and hunting to name a few.
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.
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.
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.
From Hannibal MO, travel west on Highway 36 for 17 miles, turn south onto Route J and go 12 miles to the campground.
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Like the spacious campsites and lake views. Would like to see updated restroom/shower facilities or at least some soap dispensers in the bathrooms.
Nice campground. Hosts and ranger were very prompt to respond to an issue we had. Would definitely go back.
Went during the week & it was quite. Shower house have a lot of bugs tho. They need a good spray down. My site was big and electrical worked as it should. Did have neighbors who did not abide by the leash rule for dogs. Dog was in my site a couple of times. Trail to the lake nearby. Lake doesn’t seem like it was very clean but definitely great to wade in. Lots of wildlife.
