Float Camp Picnic Area

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Mark Twain National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest Fees: Concessionaire Fee Day Use Fee - Picnic Area - $3/vehicle - $10/busses - Pavilion - $35/day Camping - non-electric singe - $15/night - single electric - $25/night - double electric - $35/night - Day Use - $5 Mark Twain National Forest Seasonal parking passes are not accepted at this site for day use or camping. There is a 50% discount for camping for… Season: April 1 to October 1 Status: unknown Reservations: Reservation needed for Group Picnic Pavilion - - From April 1 to October 1 - Reservations can be made up at least 6 months in advance of visit and up to 12 months. - Reservations must be made at… Overview Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River. Visitors enjoy floating the river, fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day. Recreation The swift-moving river allows for enjoyable float trips, as well as canoeing and great fishing. Swimming is also a popular pastime. Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opportunities nearby. Facilities The day-use picnic area offers an accessible group shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people. The site is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. Individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The picnic area is nestled under a mature forest of… Getting there: From Doniphan, Missouri, go 4.5 miles north on Highway Y. Go west on Forest Service Road 3210 for 0.5 miles to the recreation area. Rules: - No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within this Recreation Area. - Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided. - Fireworks are prohibited. - Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. - Centrally located water is available. - No glass on water or within 50 feet of shoreline. More specific restrictions are located on the… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232418 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Mark Twain National Forest, Recreation.gov