Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area is a charming and serene destination for campers seeking an authentic outdoor experience in Ellsinore, MO. Nestled near the scenic Pinewoods Lake, this campground offers a tranquil setting perfect for nature lovers and those looking to escape the hustle of daily life.
While the site does not provide sewer, water, or electric hookups, it maintains clean and quiet facilities, including outhouse-type bathrooms. The area is pet-friendly, allowing dogs on leashes to enjoy the outdoors with their owners.
The campground features a picturesque lake walk, shaded spots for relaxation, a pier, and a boat launch, making it ideal for water activities. Although there are no showers on-site, a nearby truck stop offers clean facilities for those needing them.
Recent reviews highlight the campground's charm and safety. Visitors praise its quiet environment, scenic lake views, and shaded areas. While some note that water spigots may be out of order, they appreciate the rustic feel balanced by clean facilities.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Really nice little campground. No sewer, water, or electric but clean and quiet. I will definitely camp here again when in the area. Outhouse type bathrooms which were clean. No showers, but there is a truck stop about 5 minutes away with clean shower facilities. Pet friendly but must remain on leash.
2nd time camping here & it’s really lovely, quiet & safe. Nice walk around the lake, standard vault toilets, dumpster, mostly shaded. Water spigots don’t work. There’s a cool pier & boat launch. Looks like they’ve had to start charging fees now: $15/night, half off with the Senior pass. It’s worth it.
This is a great site. There are 15 paved sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and a pole to hang a lantern. There are two vault toilets, one in the campground and the other and the day use/boat launch site. There is a paved trail along the lake. No water, dumpsters or dump site. Pack it in and pack it out. The only negative is there are a LOT of ticks! Luckily they're easy to spot on my white dog but I have to do a tick check EVERY time he goes outside. Avoid the vegetation and you'll see a lot less. Make sure you tick-check yourself.
Great recreation area. Lake, trail, picnic tables, pavilion (reservations available), campground with ring tables. Non flush bathrooms. Great stop on my way. So pretty and trail around the lake.
Quaint campground with a very nice trail around the lake. Primitive camping (No running water, drop-toilets, no hookups for RVs)