Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site

About Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site

The two-room rented cabin Samuel Clemens was born in, sheltered inside a museum alongside first editions of many of his books. Nothing says Missouri literature quite like Mark Twain, and this is where he started.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🛖 Cabins
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Basic Sites
• Electric Sites
• 50-amp Sites
• Special-Use Camping Area
• Organized Group Camp
• Camper Cabins

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags

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Nearby state parks

• Mark Twain State Park
• Union Covered Bridge State Historic Site
• Fall Creek Scenic Overlook State Natural Area
• Wakonda State Park
• Finger Lakes State Park
• Graham Cave State Park