Table Rock Lake borders Eagle Rock, Missouri, offering forested camping areas at elevations between 800-1,400 feet. The area maintains moderate temperatures during spring and fall camping seasons, with summer highs often exceeding 90°F. Camping options range from basic tent sites to luxury yurts, with most campgrounds open from March through November.
What to do
Water recreation: Table Rock State Park Campground offers direct lake access for fishing and boating. "Table rock is one of the cleanest lakes to go to around Missouri. Table Rock state park allows for some amazing opportunities to expand your knowledge and your children's knowledge of the wildlife, and outdoors," notes camper Gabbie G.
Hiking trails: The area features several hiking options, including a 5-mile trail at Lost Bridge North. "There is a 5-mile trail that runs through the park. Pretty hard to follow in spots but one side of it runs along the lake and is beautiful. There are also some historical aspects to the trail that are interesting," according to Doug G.
Fishing spots: Baxter Campground provides prime fishing access. "We had a great time. Fishing, boating, swimming, hiking. Beautiful lake side lot," shares Rhonda M. The campground is situated on a quiet cove with multiple fishing spots accessible from shore.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Horseshoe Bend Campground maintains well-kept facilities. "Corps of Engineers Campground. Very well-maintained. Gorgeous lake with lots of lakefront sites. Several bathhouses. Some with vault toilets but some with flush toilets and showers," writes Mary D.
Seasonal festivities: Horseshoe Bend hosts special events throughout the year. Susan C. reports, "Last Saturday weekend in October people decorate there sites and kids trick or treat the campers." This makes it a popular destination for fall yurt camping near Eagle Rock.
Privacy between sites: The campgrounds offer varying degrees of privacy. At Holiday Island Camp Ground, "Sites are not too close together and all of them are shady," according to Doug G., who adds that "it is a small campground with no more than 20 sites."
What you should know
Varied site terrain: Many campgrounds have uneven sites. At Prairie Creek, "Be prepared with as many leveling blocks as you can bring if you have a trailer. All spots seemed to have unlevel pads," advises Mandi R.
Limited hookups: Not all sites offer full hookups. At Horseshoe Bend, "None of the sites have water hookups... Some of the camping pads are pretty steep so longer rigs will have trouble leveling if you're camping close to the water," Chelsea B. explains.
Reservation requirements: Most yurt camping near Eagle Rock requires advance planning. The Lake Leatherwood City Park reservations "must be made via Reserve America, and you'll need to look at the map to get the site number since only a few sites have identifiers," says Donna H.
Access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult access roads. Graham B. notes about Lake Leatherwood, "Drive into the park is very beautiful, hilly and curvy!"
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Lost Bridge North offers kid-friendly amenities. "Swim beach is okay. Make sure to pack water shoes. There isn't sand and it is very rocky," advises Doug G., helping parents prepare appropriately for beach time.
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds offer learning experiences. According to Gabbie G., Table Rock State Park "allows for some amazing opportunities to expand your knowledge and your children's knowledge of the wildlife, and outdoors."
Kid-friendly accommodations: For families interested in yurt camping in Eagle Rock, options exist beyond traditional camping. At Eureka Springs KOA, Rebecca W. reports, "I couldn't get over how clean this facility was. Very kind and accommodating staff. We stayed in a Kamping Kabin with a bunk bed and a full size bed and it was sparkling clean. The pool was sparkling clean as well. Great dog park and children's park."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites carefully for RV camping. At Eureka Springs KOA, Craig B. advises, "Easy access for our Class A Motorhome and nice level lots with good separation between the sites."
Seasonal considerations: Most yurt accommodations and premium RV sites book quickly during peak season. "Book in advance if possible. This site being so nice during festivals and gatherings in Eureka it does book up quickly," notes Crystal C.
Leveling challenges: Many RV sites require extensive leveling. At Prairie Creek, Roger H. shares, "I never was able to get our TT level at site 92. Over 8" difference from side to side. That said, we enjoyed our time here a lot. The sites in the 90's seem to be very short with the exception of 94."
