State Park · Missouri

Mark Twain State Park

Location: Monroe County, Missouri
Nearest town: 10.7 miles east of Paris
Type: State Park

About Mark Twain State Park

2,788 acres of land along Mark Twain Lake make up this park's grounds. Water recreation, hiking trails, and campgrounds are available on the property, giving visitors both land and lake access. The park sits next to the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site, tying the area to the writer's namesake beyond the lake itself.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Mark Twain State Park is in Monroe County, Missouri, 10.7 miles east of Paris. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.