John C. Briscoe Group Use
- Nearest town
- Perry, MO · 5.9 mi
- Elevation
- 692 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.51889, -91.64583
About this place
The scenic John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group area, previously named the M.W. Boudreaux Group Area, is an ideal place for families and groups to explore and enjoy Mark Twain Lake.
More than 2 million visitors travel to the Mark Twain lake region to enjoy the overall magnetism of the area, thanks in part to the author's beloved classics, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
Recreation
Fishing, boating and hunting are very popular at John C. Briscoe. Deer and turkey are common wildlife, and bass is the most popular catch in the lake.
Facilities
The John C. "Jack" Briscoe Group Use Area includes the entire campground, excluding the picnic shelter. The campsites offer paved parking for RVs, a shaded area for tent campers and an open area for sporting activities. All sites have electric hookups.
Natural Features
Mark Twain lake is large reservoir fed by the waters of the Salt River in northern Missouri. A variety of recreation areas line the lake, in addition to Mark Twain State Park on the western edge of the lake.
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.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, May 1, 2026 to September 27, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Group Shelter Electric | $30.00 |
| Group Standard Electric | $40.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 7
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 30
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 60
- Number of campsites
- 7
- Phone number
- (573) 735-4097
- Reservable
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
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|---|---|---|
| RV Dump Station | 1.0 mi | Limited confidence |
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| Hickory Ridge Campground | 43 mi | Limited confidence |
| RV Dump Station | 43 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.