Pinewoods Lake Rec Area

FS USDA Forest Service · POPLAR BLUFF, MO · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Access Paved Access
Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites16
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites15
SurfacePaved

Location

36.9191667, -90.7838889 · 1420 MAUD ST , POPLAR BLUFF , MO 63902

Photos

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Description

Overview

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.

Directions

From Poplar Bluff, Missouri, go 7 miles north on U.S. Highway 67, then travel 16 miles east on U.S. Highway 60.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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