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Loggers Lake Campground

Loggers Lake CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

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The Forest Service lists 10 alerts for Mark Twain National Forest.

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Overview Located deep in the interior forests of Shannon County, Logger's Lake Campground is situated along the southeast shore of Logger's Lake. Constructed in 1942, this spring-fed lake is maintained as a fishery and is a destination for anglers looking for non-motorized boating and quiet bank fishing.Recreation Logger's Lake offers good fishing for large-mouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. The Day Use area has a small swim beach, boat ramp, picnic tables, and grills.Facilities The campground area is located on the southeast lakeshore and all sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between. There are 14 sites with each site offering a table, fire ring, tent pad, and some offer lantern posts. Drinking water and vault toilets are centrally located. There are two boat ramps, and a barrier-free fishing pier. Group camping is available at Oak Knoll.Natural Features The campground is located on 22-acre, spring-fed Logger's Lake. A variety of colorful vegetation, clear creeks and springs provide a picturesque setting.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Loggers Lake Campground

    Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 20°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 23°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 32°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      71° / 40°

      10 wet

    5. May

      78° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 60°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 65°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 63°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      59° / 32°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 24°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Round Spring 2sw, MO, 12 mi away at 829 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.