John Spalding Rec Ar Near Monroe City, MO

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Mark Twain Lake from M. W. Boudreaux Visitor Center

About John Spalding Rec Ar

Visitors at John Spalding are in the perfect location for recreation on Mark Twain Lake. The day-use area is the only facility within reach of the sandy public beach. It's also directly connected to the Joanna Trail, a 32-mile multi-purpose trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and writer, Mark Twain and explore the region that inspired his most beloved stories, such as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

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Location John Spalding Rec Ar

Address:
20642 Highway J
Monroe City, MO, 63456-9359
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.5542 / -91.6589

Elevation: 203 feet

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Frank Russell

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John C. Briscoe Group Use

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