Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
- Nearest town
- Ellsinore, MO · 2.2 mi
- Elevation
- 843 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.91917, -90.78389
About this place
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails.
Recreation
A 1.3-mile walking trail surrounds the lake. Most of the trail has a concrete surface and is accessible. The entire trail is relatively flat, with no difficult sections. Circling the 32-acre lake, the trail provides views of the lake, songbirds and wildlife, and an abundance of wildflowers.
The lake offers a floating fishing pier and a concrete boat ramp. Anglers can enjoy fishing for bass, sunfish and catfish.
Facilities
The day-use picnic shelter can accommodate up to 75 people. It is equipped with tables and large grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Trash collection service is not available; visitors must carry out all garbage.
Natural Features
The lake is located on the southeastern quadrant of the Mark Twain National Forest. The area is densely wooded.
Nearby Attractions
Ellsinore is the closest city to the campground, just 3 miles away, with a few dining options, a grocery store and fuel station.
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 October 31, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $15.00 |
| Group Picnic Area | $50.00 |
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
- Campfires allowed
- No
- Number of campsites
- 16
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Reservable
- Yes
If this one is closed
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Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.