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Mark Twain Cave & Campground


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Becky Helgerson

May 17, 2025

Our overnight stay was great. The temperature was perfect so able to sleep with windows open, no noise, no trains, no highway noise. Very restful and the pull thru site was large and parking easy.

Elizabeth Friend

May 16, 2025

We visited the complex to visit Cameron Cave. It was a very memorable experience. Our children and we learned a lot. Everyone received flashlights. Everyone was able to participate well and safely. We would highly suggest. Children: 8yr, 6yr, 3yr, and 18 months.

Phyllis Skelley

May 09, 2025

We camped at the mark twain campground which was great. We have camped at this campground before so that is why we are back. Clean will maintain and friendly staff. We feel this campground is safe for families and mature campers. The cave and one man mark Twain performance is worth every penny. We will return to this campground. Keep up the good work . The Skelleys

Sarah Freeberg Olson

April 07, 2025

I stayed at the campground driving through Hannibal. The store staff person was very helpful and got me a nice spot for the night. There isn't any privacy between sites but they were still sites and washrooms are clean, with a great fire pit and picnic table. I would stay again.

Cyndi

March 25, 2025

Very interesting cave. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun. The tour was easy walking, well lit with handrails in place where needed. Not the prettiest cave I have been in but an interesting part of the Mark Twain books! There is a nice gift shop, winery and campgrounds on site.

Jesse hudson

March 26, 2022

This was a really nice tour. Jessica did a great job telling the story. The cave is not to rustic. All the signatures were really cool to see. I had been here as a kid but forgotten what a great stop this is.

Andrea Gentry

March 24, 2022

Surprised our boys with a stop at the cave on our way to St. Louis. They really enjoyed it! The tour guide was great, and we enjoyed the stories. It's great timing too - 1 hour - not too, and not too short. Looking forward to reading Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn again after visiting this cave

samantha guild

November 28, 2021

I took my 6 year old and 5 year old here today. We drove over 2 hours to get there and it was well worth the drive. We had Ann as a guide and she did a wonderful job. She was great with the kids and just had an overall great attitude. She made sure that everyone in the group was keeping up and could hear her but didn't rush us through. She also did a great job of relating the history of the cave itself and not just how it relates to Mark Twain. She helped me imagine what it would truly be like to be an early explorer of the cave. The cave itself was breathtaking. We came to the cave because it was my birthday and I wanted to do something fun with the kids for my birthday and this trip was perfect. Definitely recommend it.

Roxy Hart

October 24, 2021

We totally enjoyed our trip to Mark Twain Cave and Campground. The Mark Twain cave tour was exceptional. We selected our campsite to face the beautiful bluffs.....great view! And the trail hiking was superb with the notation of many of the trees along the trail. What a fun trip. We need to go back, as we didn't schedule enough time to see it all. Friendly, helpful staff, also.

Adam Rebling

March 27, 2021

This was really fun. Our young kids really liked it. Logan and Spencer made it a fun experience. Lots of interesting history.