Andy M.
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LegendCOE Table Rock Lake Old Highway 86 Park
It's a beautiful place.
Got here Tuesday before the labor day weekend and found a great spot.
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Camping around Lampe, Missouri centers on Table Rock Lake, where Mill Creek Campground and other Corps of Engineers sites provide waterfront sites for outdoor recreation. Most campgrounds in this area offer electric hookups and water access, with accommodations for both tent and RV camping. The region includes several developed campgrounds with paved sites, picnic tables, and fire rings, while some locations also feature cabin rentals. Table Rock Lake serves as the primary recreational draw, with many campsites positioned directly along the shoreline, providing immediate water access for swimming, fishing, and boating.
Most campgrounds in the Lampe area are seasonal, typically operating from April through October, with limited winter camping options. The lake region features numerous waterfront sites that require advance reservations due to their popularity. According to one visitor, "Mill Creek is like a resort! There's sand volleyball, a basketball court, a beach with a designated swim area and, thoughtfully, life jackets were available to borrow." Road access to campgrounds is generally suitable for standard vehicles, though some locations have steep grades or sharp curves that may challenge larger RVs. Weather conditions remain mild through most of the camping season, with summer temperatures conducive to water recreation and fall bringing more comfortable overnight temperatures.
Waterfront camping dominates the experience in the Lampe area, with Table Rock Lake serving as the centerpiece for recreational activities. Several campgrounds feature boat ramps, swimming beaches, and fishing access. Many sites throughout the region provide electric hookups, modern restrooms with showers, and dump stations for RVs. One camper described Mill Creek as "one of the best state parks I've been to. Amazingly clean and well maintained. Every site has an amazing view of Table Rock Lake and most sites are literally on the water." Proximity to Branson allows campers to enjoy both outdoor recreation and nearby entertainment options. Campgrounds in this region maintain high occupancy rates during peak season, making advance reservations essential, particularly for premium waterfront locations.
Best Campgrounds near Lampe (241)
1. Table Rock State Park Campground
"The campsite was large with an asphalt path and a nice spot for my tent. First weekend in May and the park was pretty much full. My campsite close to the facilities."
"Nice campground with a paved walking/cycling trail from boat docks to the dam. Nice showers, fairly level campsites. Fishing within walking distance."
from $16 - $159 / night
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"Every site has an amazing view of Table Rock Lake and MOST sites are literally on the water. We walked (10 steps) down to the water every day and swam right behind our site."
"Some of these sites do have stairs and that could be a problem in some cases, and I definitely advise to be careful on these when it is wet outside as they can become very slick quickly(trust me on this"
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability3. COE Table Rock Lake Old Highway 86 Park
"They only had a few spots open and gave us a great spot right by the water even though we had two dogs with us (which might bother some families, who surrounded us)."
"Having stayed at the portion of Table Rock previously nearest Branson, I had no idea about this location and just how much it had to offer."
from $25 - $50 / night
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"CLICK HERE](https://www.branson.com) for Info on Branson
For those looking for a campground near Branson which offers access to top attractions as well as Table Rock Lake, Indian Point is worth a"
"This campground is located near Branson and is a great base camp area. The campground is mostly shaded and close to the waters of Table Rock Lake."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. Branson Lakeside RV Park
"Lakeside RV is located on Lake Taneycomo and just steps away from Branson Landing, which is a shopping and entertainment area."
"FHU, locked Shower House(very clean), good wi-if, cable tv, walking distance to lake Taneycomo, nice fishing for Rainbow Trout, close to Downtown Branson and The landing shopping center."
from $55 - $99 / night
Check Availability6. Tall Pines Campground
"You almost expect to see some of the characters roaming around doing their daily tasks such as cutting wood or creating amazing crafts. "
"This was a surprisingly nice campground for being situated right in Branson, MO and operated by Silver Dollar City, whose primary business is the theme park."
from $24 - $215 / night
Check Availability7. Roaring River State Park Campground
"Located in South Missouri it is an easy day trip into Branson Missouri or Eureka Springs Arkansas. Very well located and very well run by the state."
"Campground 1 was tucked up in an inlet that went back into the valley. It dead ends at a wonderful trailhead. The west side on CG#1 is lined by a beautiful creek that runs into the rotating river."
from $16 - $53 / night
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"The campground is close to Dogwood Canyon, a great blueberry farm and the famous Branson strip. There is a marina right by the campground and easy access to Table Rock Lake."
"Beautiful lake side lot. Could use sand at the swimming beach"
from $16 - $25 / night
Check Availability9. Port Of Kimberling Resort & Campground
"When we were setting up our tent behind the car, some other campers walked over to offer to help. We got to see lots of dogs as other campers walked theirs around over the course of our stay."
"Weekend had a few family gatherings near us, but the weekdays we pretty much had the place to ourselves. Campground is well maintained with beautiful views of Table Rock Lake."
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability10. Cooper Creek Resort
"Tucked back on Lake Taneycomo. Love this campground."
"Location is easy to find. Love being next to the water! Heard there is a dog park coming this summer."
from $38 - $53 / night
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Drive Time
- 54 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 35 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 48 min from Joplin, MO
- 2 hrs 17 min from Fort Smith, AR
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Recent Reviews near Lampe, MO
1136 Reviews of 241 Lampe Campgrounds
Jennifer O.LegendThe Embers Glamping and RV Resort
Beautiful quiet lots of amenities and perfect little stop!
For an RV park in Branson this is a GREAT option. FHU, pool, coffee house, pizza shop, yurts, cabins, RVs and all the fun right in town. We wanted to stay in town and not at the state park this time and this is a great option for that. Brand new facilities for the pool coffeehouse and pizza shop. There are tree, houses and yachts and cabins with fire pits and hammocks and hot tubs. Great option for a girls trip or family Reunion or even couples weekend. The RV spots are nice and level with full hook ups. I would recommend the backend Woods sites if you are needing a little space and privacy. And especially shade. The pull through and sunset sites along with the basic Backing sites are lacking and shade and in the summer months that’s going to be a big deal. The most shaded site for sunset is 38. The best site that I could find overall was 43. We were in 39 and had to spend most of our time around back because there was too much sun even with our awning.
- SShelby A.
TravelerRoaring River State Park Campground
Great Park
The campsites are well maintained. There are limited primitive sites that book fairly quickly. We stayed at an electric site due to no primitive sites being available. Keep an eye on the weather as several of the campgrounds are at risk of flooding.
Julie F.
RangerRoaring River State Park Campground
Accessible and lots to do
We stopped for the night while passing through MO. Tons of spots open on a Monday in August. Cindy at the park office was so friendly and helpful. She suggested spot 100 in campground 2 since it backs onto the river. Lovely sounds! Lots of trout in the river - at that spot, it’s only about 1 foot deep so it was fun to wade in the water and let the pup run around.
Good park store, dump station, trash and lots of hikes to do. Too bad we simply stayed the night
- DDiane M.
ScoutKettle Campground, Cabins & RV Park
Quiet, Lots of trees, Swimming Pool
This is a cute campground with lots of trees for shade. This is my first camping experience and I’m impressed. Most of the campers seem to be long term residents who don’t make a lot of noise. I chose this one because the camp sites were wooded not parking lot fashion. Sewage hook up right at your site. Air conditioned laundry. Nice owners very accommodating. The pool is clean and a great way to cool off. Shower house a little dated but clean. It’s right on 62 and you can catch a trolly for 6$ a day for a full day of rides in eureka. The highway next to it kind of dangerous for an ebike but I just bought a month pass for 26$ My site seemed almost double in size. I started at 17 which seemed tight to get into.
- KKeelyn D.Scout
Edgewater Beach Resort- Lakefront RV Sites 16 Miles from Branson!
Great place
Everything was great for the price!
Tammy S.
GuideCOE Table Rock Lake Old Highway 86 Park
Favorite
This is my favorite campground ever. Views are amazing. If it had full hookup we would have stayed longer
- KKelly K.Scout
Springfield - Route 66 KOA
Easy (but noisy) campspot for a long day of traveling
We are on a cross country road trip in our camper van, and we are finding KOA’s to be an easy way to drive long hours, and have a safe and reliable place to sleep at night. We make the reservations on the road, our site info is ready when we arrive after hours. The bathrooms at the KOA Holidays have been so nice, and clean. This particular KOA was very noisy. Trains passed close by all night, horns and all. Bugs were loud. We were also woken up by staff mowing the lawn and weed wacking before 8am. We were making coffee and breakfast on our table, when the mowers came right into our spot. Noise is probably less of an issue in an RV, but in a van with screens, or in a tent it will be a noisy night.
Kimberly P.GuideTable Rock State Park Campground
Table Rock is too big for one visit
We loved visiting Table Rock Park. We will definitely be back! We stayed at campsite 1, spot 103, a 30 AMP electric site. It was $28 a day with an online fee and tax, put us at about $120 for 4 nights. Definitely worth it and will pay when we come back. Our campsite was in the sun most of the day and that kind of sucked, it was really hot around camp. Our site had a trail right behind it and that led down to a little rock shelf on the lake that was perfect for swimming! We fished there a little and saw some fish and had a few nibbles but didnt catch anything. We went to that spot almost every day we were there. Clean bathrooms, mostly clean showers, and trying out the laundry room tomorrow. Probably one of the nicer campgrounds we've stayed at. It was too hot to hike and the marina was booked on the paddle boats we wanted to rent so we're gonna come back bc this campground is open year round!
Guide to Lampe
Camping near Lampe, Missouri primarily centers around Table Rock Lake, with several Corps of Engineers campgrounds offering waterfront access. The terrain features Ozark Mountain foothills with elevations ranging from 900-1,300 feet, creating varied shorelines and wooded camping areas. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-95°F during peak camping months, making water recreation particularly appealing during July and August.
What to do
Fish the creek outlets: At Mill Creek Campground, anglers can access prime fishing spots directly from many campsites. "Most sites are right on the water. It is well maintained and clean. It can be hard to get in, but worth the effort," notes Sue M.
Visit marina facilities: The marina at Table Rock State Park provides boat rentals and fishing supplies. "The marina is well stocked, great lake for fishing, relaxing or just cruising in the canoe," according to Kent B., making it convenient for visitors without their own watercraft.
Explore nearby attractions: Dogwood Canyon Nature Park offers hiking trails within a 15-minute drive from Baxter Campground. "The campground is close to Dogwood Canyon, a great blueberry farm and the famous Branson strip," shares Mike B., highlighting regional options beyond lake activities.
What campers like
Spacious waterfront sites: At Old Highway 86 Campground, campers appreciate the layout. "The campground is on a peninsula with waterfront sites all the way around. Every waterfront site has great views! The interior sites are ok. Some still have nice views but they are a little too close together," reports Natalie C.
Clean facilities: Modern restrooms and shower houses receive consistent praise. "The bathrooms and shower house are nice and clean. The whole campground is well maintained with a playground, swim beach and sand volleyball court," notes one camper about Old Highway 86 Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings and evenings offer wildlife spotting opportunities. "We saw lots of squirrels, a chipmunk and a few deer," mentions Lowell S. about their experience at Indian Point, showing the natural surroundings campers can expect even at more developed sites.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds near Lampe require booking well in advance for summer weekends. "Book early... fills up very quickly!" warns Collette about Mill Creek Campground, with many noting prime waterfront sites can be reserved 6 months ahead.
Weather considerations: Fall offers more moderate temperatures with highs in the 70s and less crowded conditions. "We can slip around the back roads to access the fun of Branson without having to drive the busy main road," notes Craig B. about Cooper Creek Resort, highlighting easier access during off-peak times.
Site variability: Campsite quality varies significantly even within the same campground. "Not all sites are created equally in way of parking, some were very lengthy and could easily allow for more than one vehicle while others were lucky to have a small parking area," explains one visitor about site differences.
Tips for camping with families
Look for designated swimming areas: Campbell Point Campground offers family-friendly water access. "Nice access to the water. Large shady campsites. Swimming access, boat launch, marina, nice bath house/restrooms," notes Chris G., making it suitable for families with children of different ages.
Consider proximity to playgrounds: Several campgrounds feature play equipment for children. "It has a nice playground that the kids enjoyed. Staff was friendly and helpful," reports Deb L., highlighting amenities that keep younger campers entertained.
Pack water shoes: Rocky shorelines can be uncomfortable for barefoot wading. "The swimming beach was completely under water and thus the facilities near it were not able to be used," mentions one camper, indicating variable water conditions that require appropriate footwear.
Tips from RVers
Check site length specifications: Many RVers note the importance of verifying site dimensions. "If you want a weekend site you have to book it months in advance or take a gamble and hope you're one of the first for their few first-come first-serve sites," advises Jimmy G. about Old Highway 86, emphasizing planning requirements.
Look for level sites: Wilderness at Silver Dollar City offers convenient access to attractions but presents challenges for larger rigs. "The number of trees was beautiful but made for a tight squeeze getting our rig (39') in and out of our spot. If the one across from us had been occupied I wouldn't have been able to get in," cautions one camper.
Consider electrical capacity: Most campgrounds offer 50-amp service for larger RVs, though hookups vary by site. "Each site has a paved pad, fire ring and picnic table," notes a visitor at Old Highway 86, with most mentioning the importance of selecting sites with appropriate electrical connections for air conditioning during summer months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What campgrounds are available in Lampe, MO?
What campgrounds are available in Lampe, MO?
Lampe offers several camping options in the beautiful Table Rock Lake area. Mill Creek provides drive-in access with reservable sites, water, and toilets that can accommodate larger rigs. For a more rustic experience, Sugar Camp Lookout Tower Dispersed Area in Mark Twain National Forest is tucked away from main roads but still easily accessible, with room for multiple rigs and an established fire ring. Both offer convenient access to Table Rock Lake and are a great base for exploring the Ozarks region.
What activities can I do while camping near Lampe, MO?
What activities can I do while camping near Lampe, MO?
The Lampe area offers abundant outdoor recreation opportunities centered around Table Rock Lake. Fishing is excellent, with Table Rock State Park Campground providing fishing access within walking distance and a paved walking/cycling trail from the boat docks to the dam. Cape Fair features a nice boat ramp and swimming area. Beyond water activities, nearby Ozark trails offer hiking and exploration opportunities. For those with Jeeps, Carwash Falls provides scenic off-road trails. The proximity to Mark Twain National Forest also opens up additional hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography opportunities.
How far is Lampe, MO from Branson for day trips while camping?
How far is Lampe, MO from Branson for day trips while camping?
Lampe is approximately 20-25 minutes (about 15 miles) from Branson, making day trips very convenient while camping. Many campers use Branson Shenanigans RV Park as a base due to its proximity to both the main Branson strip and Table Rock Lake. For a lakeside option with easy access to Branson's entertainment, Branson Lakeside RV Park is located on Lake Taneycomo just steps from Branson Landing shopping and entertainment area, even offering a shuttle service if you don't want to make the short walk.
Are there RV parks in Lampe, Missouri?
Are there RV parks in Lampe, Missouri?
Yes, RV enthusiasts will find suitable options in and around Lampe. Baxter provides full hookup sites that accommodate big rigs with reservable spots, water, and toilet facilities. For those willing to venture slightly beyond Lampe, Big M offers large grassy sites with electricity, water, and some with sewer connections. The campground features paved, relatively level sites, well-maintained bathrooms and showers, a marina, and a playground for children, making it ideal for family RV camping.
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