Ray Behrens Recreation Area

Ray Behrens is a well-developed recreation area on the southeastern shore of Mark Twain Lake, an 18,000-acre impoundment of the Salt River in north-central Missouri. The facility features a **four-lane boat ramp** and a full-service marina (Blackjack Marina), making it an excellent access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The campground offers three loops with electric hookups, showers, and flush toilets, plus playgrounds and additional facilities for extended visits.

Located near Hannibal, the area combines recreational opportunities with historic attractions related to Mark Twain. From Hannibal, take Highway 36 west for 17 miles, then turn south on Route J for 12 miles to reach the campground. For specific details about ramp hours, current conditions, or facilities, contact the site directly at **573-735-4097**. Note that camping and facilities are reservable through Recreation.gov, making this a convenient option for planning multi-day paddling trips on the lake.

Overview
Ray Behrens is a scenic campground and recreation area, conveniently located on the southeastern shores of Mark Twain Lake. Here, visitors can enjoy the perks of the campground, go boating on the lake or explore the area's historic attractions.
Twain, the legendary author, was born in a village beside the lake and grew up in a town about 20 miles down the road. Recreation
Mark Twain...

Overview
Ray Behrens is a scenic campground and recreation area, conveniently located on the southeastern shores of Mark Twain Lake. Here, visitors can enjoy the perks of the campground, go boating on the lake or explore the area's historic attractions.
Twain, the legendary author, was born in a village beside the lake and grew up in a town about 20 miles down the road. Recreation
Mark Twain Lake provides countless opportunities for outdoor recreation – boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking and hunting to name a few. Facilities
Ray Behrens Campground has three loops: Deer Run, Little Bluestem and Cedar Ridge. All campsites come with electric hookups. Showers and accessible flush toilets are in close proximity of every site. The park also features a marina and playgrounds.Natural Features
The Salt River flows through rolling hills of north-central Missouri, where it is dammed to form the 18,000-acre Mark Twain Lake. A variety of recreation areas surround the lake, including the Mark Twain State Park.
Nearby Attractions
Beside the lake is the village of Florida, where Mark Twain was born. Twenty-five miles east is the town of Hannibal, where visitors can tour the author's boyhood home.

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