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Day Use
Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Mark Twain National ForestNear Ellsinore, Missouri
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails.
Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails.
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.
Need to Know
- Drinking water is not available
- Parking is free of charge
- Click here for more information on the Mark Twain National Forest.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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1420 MAUD ST POPLAR BLUFF MO 63902
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Poplar Bluff, Missouri, go 7 miles north on U.S. Highway 67, then travel 16 miles east on U.S. Highway 60.
