Pinewoods Lake Rec Area
October 2026
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.
Amenities
Is PINEWOODS LAKE REC AREA fully booked?
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CampHawk watches PINEWOODS LAKE REC AREA in Poplar Bluff, MO for you. We recheck it every 15 seconds, around the clock, and the moment a site opens we send a text, an email and a push notification — and on Recreation.gov we can put the site straight into your cart, so it is held while you get to your phone.
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