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Loggers Lake Recreation Area
Located deep in the interior forests of Shannon county, this campground is situated along the south-east shore of the 22-acre Logger's Lake.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Camp 1730 located in Bunker, constructed Loggers Lake in the late 1930’s. Several springs feed water into the lake basin, helping maintain a cooler temperature. The lake is a destination for anglers looking for non-motorized boating and quiet bank fishing.
There is a memorial to the CCC located in the campground.
The campground area is located on the southeast lakeshore and all sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between.
Fishing: Logger’s Lake offers good fishing for large-mouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish.
The Day Use area is on the southeast lakeshore and is to the right of the campground. The day use area has bathrooms, 3 parking spaces, two picnic tables, and is a grassy area shaded by a few trees. It has a small swim beach, boat ramp, picnic tables, and grills.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Check-out time: 2:00 PM. Quiet Hours are 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM. |
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| Reservations: | Reservation needed for camping sites-
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| Fees: | Day Use
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| Permit Info: | Fishing permits are available from Missouri Department of Conservation |
| Open Season: | April 10, 2025 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | April 1 to October 31 |
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| Closest Towns: | Bunker |
| Water: | Pressurized Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Passes: | Pass information can be found on the Passes and Permits page of the website. |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Salem Ranger District Email | Phone and Address |
General Information
Directions:From Bunker,
- At the junction of MO Highway A and Highway 72, go 1/4 mile west on Highway A to Dent Co Rd 565 (Lincoln Ave).
- Turn left onto Dent Co Rd. 565 and go south on 565 for 6 miles to FR 2193.
- Turn left on FR 2193 for 1 mile then arrive at Logger's Lake
- Look out for signs on Dent Co Rd. 565 for Logger’s Lake directions
- A 4WD vehicle is not required, but the last part of the road to Logger’s Lake is rough in terrain, high clearance vehicle is highly recommended.
Accessibility:
All of the campsites are accessible. The vault toilets are accessible. Portions of the day use area are accessible.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:The campground area is located on the southeast shore of Loggers Lake. Most sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between the sites. Amenities at each site include a table, fire ring, and some offer lantern posts. Drinking water and vault toilets are centrally located.
All sites are situated around a loop and have lake access. A Campground Host is usually available for information and is located on west side of the lake.
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RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:The campground area is located on the southeast shore of Loggers Lake. Most sites have a view of the lake, with only light vegetation in between the sites. Amenities at each site include a table, fire ring, and some offer lantern posts. Drinking water and vault toilets are centrally located.
All sites are situated around a loop and have lake access. A Campground Host is usually available for information and is located on west side of the lake.
No individual hookups available at this location. There is a pressurized water system.
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| Size Restrictions | Maximum recommended size is 30 feet |
| Vehicle Clearance | No restrictions |
| Pavement Type of Parking | Asphalt |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:The 22-acre lake offers good fishing for largemouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. Boats are permitted with electric motors only.
There is one single-lane concrete boat ramp you can access from the day use area, adjacent to the campground. And the second single-lane concrete boat ramp boat ramp can be accessed from the campground.
Most people fish from boats at this site. There is an earthen jetty to fish from.
| Fishing Mode | boat, shoreline |
| Fish Species | largemouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish |
| Fishing Platform | there is an earthen jetty |
| Water Temperature | Warm |
| Fishing Method | Rod & Reel |
| Water/Flow Level | 22-acre lake is approximately 25 feet at its deepest point |
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:The 2.7 mile Loggers Lake loop-trail begins and ends at Loggers Lake Campground. A wooden bridge leads you to the trail, which begins a few steps beyond the entrance sign.
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:The 22-acre lake, variety of colorful vegetation, and clear creeks and springs provide a picturesque setting.
This is a good dark sky area to see stars at night.
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:A day-use picnic area is located above a small beach on the northeast side of the lake. This area provides year- round vault toilets. Each picnic site has a table and grill.
| No. of Sites | 5 picnic sites |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Boats are permitted with electric motors only. This 22-acre lake is protected from the wind fairly well and there is not a lot of submerged material.
There is one single-lane concrete boat ramp you can access from the day use area, adjacent to the campground. And the second single-lane boat ramp boat ramp can be accessed from the campground.
| Size Restrictions | smaller boats work better on this lake |
| Type of Craft | canoe, kayak, jon boat |
| Water/Flow Level | 22 acre lake that is approximately 25 feet at its deepest point |
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:There is a small, 40x50 foot sand beach on the lake.
The area is not managed for swimming: there are no lifeguards, depth or hazard markers, and the water is not tested.
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