Benches at the edge of a concrete pathway with a view of Lane Spring and green vegatation in the background
A view of an open sided pavilion with picnic tables, pedestal BBQ grill, and benches with a background of green vegetation.
A open campsite with fire grill, picnic table, and rock barriers in the foreground and green vegatation background.
A view looking at Lane Spring's blue water with green vegetation along the banks.
A view of Little Piney Creek, waterway in front with green vegatation in the background

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About Lane Spring Recreation Area

Lane Spring Recreation Area provides a peaceful setting along Little Piney Creek and a scenic patio overlooking beautiful Lane Spring. A large, accessible picnic area with two pavilions can be reserved. The site has multiple first come first serve campsites if an overnight stay is desired. A variety of outdoor recreation opportunities are in the area.

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • Campfire Ring
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On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Pavilion
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Reviews

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Summary

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Lane Spring Recreation Area is a beautiful campground with serene river and creek access, ideal for families and fishing enthusiasts. The area offers ample picnic facilities and space for children to play. However, visitors have reported issues with ticks, mosquitoes, and unpleasant odors at some campsites.

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4.5

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Kari Wilborn Reid

Kari Wilborn Reid

July 4, 2026 Google Maps

This is a beautiful campground, with great day use areas too. River/creek access and a spring. Calm waters at the spring fed creek, perfect for young kids to swim and play, and good fishing morning and evening before people arrive.

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Devin Schneider

Devin Schneider

June 5, 2026 Google Maps

Beautiful area to visit. We did some fly fishing, was a great afternoon

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M R

M R

April 22, 2026 Google Maps

The ticks are unbearable. They were crawling all over the outside of my vehicle. They got inside my vehicle and was I finding them for days. My dog was covered, and Im still finding them 5 days later. They decided to mow before 8am, and it was completely unnecessary as there was no growth. The mosquitos were horrible, usually I'm pretty resistant to them, but here it wasn't the case. My campsite also smelled as strongly of urine. I left after less than 24 hours. I wouldn't come here again even if it was free

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Kim Swanson

Kim Swanson

September 16, 2025 Google Maps

It's a very nice place to have a get-together or picnic. There's alot of pavilions and picnic benches. Plenty of running room for the little ones to play.

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Paul

Paul

July 31, 2024 Google Maps

Absolutely beautiful, stunning location. Crystal clear water, ice cold, places to swim and splash around. Beautiful campground. A great place! — Please note: that the trail hikes are a little overgrown. So not the best for trail hiking.

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Corey Harrison

Corey Harrison

September 26, 2023 Google Maps

Stayed in a tent spot for a weekend of fishing and hanging out. The campground is pretty well kept with bathrooms and water at each end of the loop. It’s a bit later in the year and it was quiet with about half the campsites occupied. Fishing was rough Saturday but after a good rain that night it was good on Sunday.

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Shannon Hall

Shannon Hall

September 17, 2023 Google Maps

We spent a night here and wish we could have spent longer. We had a nice, large pull through spot that had 50 Amp service. The camper fit nicely on the mostly level asphalt pad. Lot 4 was directly across from the pit toilets and water source. Pit toilets were nice and clean. I have paid way more to have way less.

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William Huber

William Huber

July 26, 2022 Google Maps

Great experience, the cedar bluff trail has a great view and it’s a nice trek up but the way down is very poorly maintained. There are multiple paths, all of which dissolve into nothing. I would recommend hiking this trail with the exception that you double back the way you came on the descent. The creek was great and the bathrooms were well maintained.

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Laurie G

May 21, 2022

Got married here and it was beautiful!

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Laurie G

May 21, 2022

Got married here and it was beautiful!

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Location & Directions for Lane Spring Recreation Area

401 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401 United States

Elevation: 257 ft

Getting There

From Rolla, Missouri, travel 12 mi south on U.S. Highway 63, then continue 1 mi west on Entrance Road.

Nearest town

Rolla, MO - 13 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Lane Spring Recreation Area is accessible via U.S. Highway 63, located approximately 12 miles north of the site.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Additional fees will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles and for parking in the day-use area
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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