PINEWOODS LAKE REC AREA

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Phillips 66

  8.1 mi

• grocery

  Main Street Market

  14 mi

• trailhead

  Brushy Creek Trailhead

  4.2 mi

• attraction

  Ellsinore Pioneer Museum

  2.3 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  0.7 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• 1420 MAUD ST · POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63902

Reservations & demand

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