Campsite for booking · Van Buren

Pinewoods Lake Rec Area

via Recreation.gov Poplar Bluff, MO, Van Buren, Missouri, United States

Overview

Pitches
15
Pitch types
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Season
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Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Markham Springs Campground
    Campground · Piedmont, Missouri
    17 km from the pick-up area
  2. Gooseneck Campground
    Campground · Van Buren, Missouri
    18 km from the pick-up area
  3. Campsite near Van Buren
    Campground · Van Buren, Missouri
    21 km from the pick-up area
  4. Campsite near Van Buren
    Campground · Van Buren, Missouri
    22 km from the pick-up area
  5. Campsite near Van Buren
    Campground · Van Buren, Missouri
    22 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Poplar Bluff
    RV dump station · Poplar Bluff, MissouriWaterWaste
    40 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Eminence
    Water fill station · Eminence, MissouriWater
    70 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Pinewoods Lake Rec Area. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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