Blackjack Marina

05/31/2026

George was behind the scenes yesterday cooking all the burgers and hot dogs for our Customer Appreciation Day.

05/30/2026

Who can be more trusted than Myron the pirate. Here he is drawing the first winner of $100 off their slip rent at our annual Customer appreciation day. We served about 350 free meals and gave away lots of prizes. Thanks again to all our customers.

05/30/2026

Come join us for free food and drawings. 11-2.
154 Marine won’t be able to make it so visit them at their showroom for great deals.

05/14/2026

SEASON STARTERS!
Air Head Roll N Go 11’x5’
Reg $299.99 SALE $249.99
Air Head Saddle floats 3 colors
Reg $25.99 SALE $19.99
extended through May 31st

05/13/2026

Starting Friday May 15th we will be going to summer hours. Open every day 7am-8pm. Restaurant Monday through Friday 11am-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 7am-7pm. Come see us!

02/10/2026

Looks like they have released opening dates for the corps campgrounds.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will open campgrounds for the 2026 recreation season on April 3.
Reservations begin Wednesday, Feb. 18, at approximately 9 am. Reservations are required before occupying a campsite. All sites are reservable. Reservations can be made at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Additional campground loop opening and closing dates are listed below.
Ray Behrens Campground
Deer Run, sites 1A–47B: April 3 to Nov. 22
Little Bluestem, sites 48–116: April 3 to Oct. 18
Cedar Ridge, sites 117–157: May 1 to Sept. 13
Indian Creek Campground
Sentry Ridge, sites 1–65: May 1 to Oct. 18
Nighthawk, sites 66–95: May 1 to Sept. 13/Oct. 12 - Oct. 18
Fox Loop, sites 96–121: April 3 to Sept. 27/Oct. 12 - Nov 22
Eagle Point, sites 122–177: April 3 to Sept. 27/Oct. 12 - Nov 22
Hike-in sites HI1–HI20: open holiday weekends
Frank Russell Campground
Joanna, sites 1–20B: May 22 to Sept. 27
Clear View, sites 21–29: May 22 to Sept. 27
Flint Ridge, sites 30–60: May 22 to Nov. 22
Equestrian sites 61–67: April 3 to Nov. 22
Opening of the Frank Russell Recreation Area Campground is delayed due to roadway improvement work this spring.
The John C. Briscoe Group Camp and Indian Creek Group Camp will be open May 1 to Sept. 27. Group campground reservations are available at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

01/29/2026

The date is official.

01/08/2026

Volunteers make a difference.

12/15/2025

We had our annual Christmas party at the bowling alley in Vandalia last night. This future dockhand had a great time. I can’t thank the employees enough for the great job they do to help make Blackjack Marina, your Marina at Mark Twain Lake.

12/12/2025

GIFT CARDS are new for 2025. Great Christmas gifts for the Mark Twain Lake boater. Any amount and no expiration date. Call us and we will mail one to you out directly to the gift recipient. If we don’t answer, leave a message and I’ll get back to you.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!