Loggers Lake Recreation Area

in Mark Twain National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
40 ft
Sites
11
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
2
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Loggers Lake Recreation Area

Located deep in the interior forests of Shannon county, this campground is situated along the south-east shore of the 22-acre Logger’s Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Camp 1730 located in Bunker, constructed Loggers Lake in the late 1930’s. Several springs feed water into the lake basin, helping maintain a cooler temperature. The lake is a destination for anglers looking for non-motorized boating and quiet bank fishing. There is a memorial to the CCC located in the campground. The campground area is located on the southeast lakeshore and all sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between. Fishing: Logger’s Lake offers good fishing for large-mouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. The Day Use area is on the southeast lakeshore and is to the right of the campground. The day use area has bathrooms, 3 parking spaces, two picnic tables, and is a grassy area shaded by a few trees. It has a small swim beach, boat ramp, picnic tables, and grills.

Before you go

Season

April 10, 2025

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Day Use • $5/vehicle per day Camping • Single, nonelectric: $15/night There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass . Interagency passes cover the full day use fees.

Hours

Check-out time: 2:00 PM. Quiet Hours are 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

Restrictions

Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. • Fireworks are prohibited. • Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided. The Host cannot accept the fees. • Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. • Park only in designated parking areas. • No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites). • Only collect dead and downed wood for campfires. • Electric motors only on the lake.

Accessibility

All of the campsites are accessible. The vault toilets are accessible. Portions of the day use area are accessible.

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