Big M, near Cassville, Missouri, is a lively campground that offers a mix of fun and relaxation for campers of all kinds. With spacious sites that include options for tents, RVs, and even glamping, it’s a great spot to kick back and enjoy the outdoors.

The campground features a marina with a restaurant, perfect for grabbing a bite after a day on the water. Visitors have noted the well-kept facilities, including clean bathrooms and a decent swimming area, although some have mentioned that the roads leading in can be a bit tricky. As one camper put it, “It is a nail biter,” so be prepared for some winding turns.

For those who love to explore, Big M is close to Roaring River State Park, where you can find excellent hiking trails and beautiful scenery. The area is also known for its fishing, making it a great spot for those looking to cast a line. Families will appreciate the playground and the ample space for kids to run around.

While some sites may feel a bit sloped, many campers have enjoyed the privacy and shade provided by the wooded surroundings. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Big M has a friendly vibe and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.

## Overview

 Big M is a spacious and grassy campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. Big M provides plenty of sites with a panoramic view of the beautiful Table Rock Lake, surrounded by the scenic foothills of the Ozark Mountains.
## Recreation

 Whether on water or land, Big M Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. With a large marina located just a short walking distance from the campsites, boating and fishing enthusiasts will find they have everything they need to enjoy the deep, clear waters of Table Rock Lake. While the lake boasts an abundance of crappie, catfish, and bluegill, Table Rock is most famous for bass, and is acclaimed as one of the best bass fishing lakes in this hemisphere. Multiple fishing tournaments are hosted yearly and anglers will there is no shortage of Largemouth, Smallmouth, White or Spotted bass. For visitors interested in staying near shore, a designated swimming beach near the campground's volleyball court, offers a convenient way to cool off during warm summer months. Table Rock Lakeshore Trail, about 2 miles long, runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina. During the spring hikers will see dogwood, serviceberry and redbud trees in bloom as well as many wildflower species. During the autumn months, visitors are treated to nature's colorful fall foliage. The trail also offers beautiful views of Table Rock Lake. Other hiking and mountain biking opportunities are available at the Mark Twain National Forest, parts of which are easily accessible from the campground. Click here for more information.
## Natural Features

 Table Rock Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees. Its waters wind down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. More than five million visitors per year take advantage of this recreational oasis. Originally built for flood control, the Table Rock Dam has created a lake that boasts 779 miles of shoreline for the public to enjoy. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The Dewey Short Visitors Center is located at the south end of Table Rock Dam. It offers three educational films focused on the history of the dam, the story of Lewis and Clark and the history of eagles and their endangerment in the state of Missouri. The visitor center also contains exhibits on the natural history of the area. Those visitors arriving by boat can take advantage of the courtesy dock.

Big M

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Lots of semi secluded sites and a nice swimming area. There is a play area for children as well as volleyball. Both tent and rv/camper sites. Beautiful wooded area with hiking near by. Bosting and day sreas are ample.

Small store at boat dock

Great place with nice campsites.

Ranger Review Big M Campground Table Rock Lake

As with most campgrounds this summer Big M was flooded. It didn’t detract from the beauty and fun this place has to offer. This is a Core run campground that sits nestled in the beautiful Ozarks/Arkansas border. It’s a little tricky getting there. Lot of curves and turns. A real nail biter!  This campground has large grassy full hookup sites.  The bath houses are clean and easy to get to. Anything you would want to do. Hiking, kayaking, swim beach, boating.  Some of the best fishing around!  Nice marina with a restaurant that you won’t leave hungry!  Swim beach was flooded, but we used it anyway. Truest the gem of the Ozarks!  

Camping Heaven Has Been Found!

Big M Marina and campground is absolutely awesome! Nestled snug on the Missouri Arkansas border is a gem of a campground. Large grassy sites some most with electricity and water, and some with sewer.  Sites are paved and pretty level.  Great play area for kids. Well kept bathrooms and showers. Marina has a great restaurant that you will not be leaving hungry.  Nice marina store. Boat rentals as well as slips. The swim area was very clean and accessible even though it was flooded.  Only inconvenience were the roads in. Be prewar warned.  It is a nail biter.  All in all definitely a 9 out of 10!

Camping heaven

This is a COE facility. Pads are generally good and pretty level. Sites are spaced out nicely. There is a marina here with a restaurant that is open during the season. It had just closed on Labor Day when we were here. I would definitely recommend it and I would stay here again. There is not a lot to do though if you are not going out on the lake.  We drove over and spent the afternoon at Roaring River State Park, which is very near by. 

Really Nice!

We stayed at Big M in campsite 44 in mid-May. The campground was definitely lively and there was a lot of people and activity going on the whole time, though everyone was very pleasant. It was more college kids/large families than the quiet retired crowd. Our campsite had a lot of privacy on 3 sides and had a small creek running through a ways behind it, downhill. There really wasn't a good level spot for our tent due to where the firepit was placed so we had to sleep on an incline. And the drive for the spot was at a pretty decent incline so a camper would definitely need to be leveled. A smaller tent could probably squeeze in well. The marina had a decent restaurant where you could get a beer and dinner. It's not too far of a drive from Roaring River which has lots of hiking trails. The bathrooms were pretty outdated and you need to bring your own hand soap, but that's pretty normal. The showers were a ways away from our site so did not end up seeing them.

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