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Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area
Next to the 31-acre Pinewoods Lake visitors can experience the quiet, calm of the Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area. Spend an afternoon exploring along the 1.3-mile walking trail around the lake, catching site of woodducks and beavers.
Anglers can spend a quiet day on the lake looking for the perfect bass, sunfish or catfish. For those who prefer firm ground to boats, an accessible, floating fishing pier is available.
The dense woods that surround the lake and recreation area offer visitors a sense of seclusion and privacy amidst the oak, hickory and pine trees.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area is open year-round for Day Use Activities only, with a managed season of May 1 through October 1. |
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| Reservations: | Reservation Needed for Group Picnic Area Pavilion
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
| Fees: | Day Use Fee
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| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | May to October |
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| Closest Towns: | Ellsinore |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service and Volunteers |
| Information Center: | Poplar Bluff Email | Phone and Address |
General Information
Directions:- go 7 miles north on U.S. Highway 67,
- Exit onto US Highway 60, on the right.
- Travel 16 miles west on U.S. Highway 60.
- The site is on the left side of the road on Highway 60
Accessibility:
The pavilion is accessible. There is a covered picnic table that is accessible. Concrete sidewalks in the day use area from the pavilion to the boat ramp. Sidewalk leads to the accessible fishing pier.
Tables at the campsites are accessible
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Each site has a table, lantern post, and firering
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RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Each site has a table, lantern post, and firering. No hookups are available.
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Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Each site has a table, lantern post, and firering
| No. of Sites | Group: 2 sites – up to 10 people at a site |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:31-acre "managed fishery lake" built in the late 1970s, featuring bass, sunfish, and catfish, that is commonly fished from shore or small boat, (electric motors only).
Missouri DOC stocks the fish with catfish.
Barrier-free pier can be accessed from the day use area.
| Fish Species | Bass, sunfish, and catfish |
| Fishing Mode | Canoe, kayak, jon boat, shore/pier |
| Fishing Platform | Barrier-free pier |
| Water Temperature | warm |
| Fishing Method | Rod & Reel |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Pinewoods Lake Trail - 1.3-miles
The Pinewoods Lake Trail starts in the Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area, and circles Pinewoods Lake. The trail starts by the boat launch.
1/2 of a mile of this easy 1.3-mile trail has a concrete surface; the rest of the trail is a wide dirt path. The entire trail is relatively flat with no difficult sections.
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:Occasionally you may spot an eagle. Although you are more likely to spot a beaver.
The ultimate wildlife viewing experience is watching animals in their habitat. Here are some helpful tips to become a wildlife friendly viewer:
- Use the right tools - A field guide, a pair of binoculars and a camera. Wear clothing that is appropriate for the season and activity.
- Watch at dawn and dusk - This is the time when most wildlife species are active enough to view.
- Keep your distance - Maintain a distance that is comfortable for the wildlife.
- Stay quiet - Move slowly and quietly to increase your chances of viewing wildlife, and to avoid stressing the animals you wish to watch.
- Do not feed the wildlife - There is plenty of food availale in the wild. Human food can cause digestive problems, provide improper nutrition, and even kill an animal.
An online version of the Missouri Wildlife Viewing Guide is available on their website.
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:The dam is part of the trail, so you can take a walk and view the entire lake from the dam. The trail that goes around the lake is wide, with no slopes, and makes for a nice, easy walk with several pretty views of the lake.
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Picnic facilities are available near the trailhead for the Pinewoods Lake Trail.
Each picnic table area has a pedestal grill.
There is a horseshoe pit near the picnic pavilion – bring your own horseshoes.
| No. of Sites | 1 pavilion, 1 individual covered picnic table, and 4 picnic tables |
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:Pavilion has 2 large grills and is available for groups of up to 75 people.
| No. of Sites | 1 pavilion |
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Electric motors only. The lake is 31-acres, and there are areas of the lake that are 10 – 12 feet.
There is a single lane, concrete boat launch.
| Type of Craft | Fishing Boats, Dinghies, Electric Boats, Flat Boats, Jon Boats |
| Motor Type | electric |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:The lake is 31-acres, and there are areas of the lake that are 10 – 12 feet.
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Yes |
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| Picnic tables: | Yes |
| Tent camping: | Yes |
| Parking: | Day Use: 75 vehicles ; Boat Ramp: two parking areas, one for single vehicles, and another for vehicles with trailers (10 spaces) |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Accessible: | Some features and amenities are accessible |
| Boat ramp: | Yes |
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