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GuideCOE Table Rock Lake Old Highway 86 Park
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This is my favorite campground ever. Views are amazing. If it had full hookup we would have stayed longer
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The Ozark region surrounding Reeds Spring, Missouri features diverse camping options centered around Table Rock Lake, with several established campgrounds within a 20-minute drive. Table Rock State Park Campground offers year-round access with well-maintained sites for tents, RVs, and even yurts, while Corps of Engineers sites like Old Highway 86 Park provide water and electric hookups from April through October. Nearby private options include Branson Lakeside RV Park and America's Best Campground, both offering full hookups and amenities for those seeking more developed facilities. Most campgrounds in this area balance proximity to water recreation with access to Branson's entertainment attractions just 15 minutes away.
Advance reservations are essential during peak season, particularly for waterfront sites at popular destinations like Table Rock State Park. As one camper noted, "First weekend in May and the park was pretty much full." Lake levels can fluctuate significantly after heavy rains, occasionally affecting beach areas and marina access. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, with most campgrounds reporting good coverage for major carriers. Weather conditions vary seasonally, with lake winds sometimes creating colder overnight temperatures than forecasted. Many campgrounds close for winter between late October and March, though several year-round options remain available for off-season visitors.
Lakefront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors, with many highlighting the clean facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. "Table Rock is one of the cleanest lakes to go to around Missouri," noted one camper, while another mentioned the "paved walking/cycling trail from boat docks to the dam." Sites vary considerably in size and levelness, with some campgrounds offering spacious pull-throughs while others feature more compact arrangements. Tent campers should be aware that some basic sites can be rocky and uneven compared to the more developed electric sites. Most campgrounds provide standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms, though availability of firewood and ice varies by location.
Best Campgrounds near Reeds Spring (217)
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. Indian Point
"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 Availability4. 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 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. America's Best Campground
"ABC is just on the edge of Branson, but still within a few minutes of the Strip and all the town's locations. "
"Close to all Branson attractions."
from $59 - $64 / night
Check Availability7. 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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"Bathrooms and showers are located close by and are very clean."
"Nestled on one of the best lakes in Missouri is this clean, family campground. Fairly level sites with quite a few lake sites. Nice boat ramp and swim area."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability9. 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
Check Availability10. Hide-A-Way Campground & RV Retreat
"Well maintained installations, friendly and helpful staff, very close to many local attractions. Fair prices and they keep working on improving the facilities."
"April and got to some great people very friendly .pet friendly nice dog run.under new manger . under new owners the place is looking better .we really enjoyed the stay here will be back in October close to"
from $55 / night
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Drive Time
- 36 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 33 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 50 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 2 hrs 33 min from Fort Smith, AR
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Recent Reviews near Reeds Spring, MO
1001 Reviews of 217 Reeds Spring Campgrounds
- KKelly K.
ScoutSpringfield - 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!
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finch H.
TravelerMill Creek (missouri)
Gorgeous and affordable park!
The park has nicely arranged sites with good space between them. Paved pads with concrete pads for metal picnic tables and fire rings with grill, the rest of the site is natural. All sites at least have a nice view of the lake if they are not directly on the lake. Very nice views! They have a great well maintained beach area as well as a playground and shelter area with tables. Highly recommend!
- MMary C.Traveler
Roaring River State Park Campground
Very nice
Large spots in Campground 1 with a lot of shade. Campground 2 and 3 are a little closer together. Very clean and quiet. Showers could use a little up dating. It has hiking trails and roads to bike on. Plus the huge spring that creates the Roaring River and a large fish hatchery. Fish for trout.
- Tammy S.Guide
COE Table Rock Lake Old Highway 86 Park
Favorite site so far
Wow. This was the most spectacular site we have ever had. Perfect little patio. Watched the Branson Belle float by. So sad we only booked one night. Cannot wait to return
- Tammy S.Guide
The Embers Glamping and RV Resort
Loved it
Hosts were very accommodating. Site was lovely. Coffee shop was great. We did get a pizza one night, delicious. My only “complaint” We selected a site by the dog park on the map, but there is not a dog park.
Janet K.ScoutThe Hitching Post RV Park & Tiny Home Village
Has potential but needs owner attention
You can tell this property had potential; the owners have put a lot of $$ into installing sites w/electricity/gravel & a new bathhouse. But checking in was sketchy when “the office” is an unidentified building with a handwritten poster board, “Knock before entering.” I had to text before a young lady came out to show us to our site. The listing says all sites have water & trash. Not accurate. None in our site & water pumps at top of the hill were turned off. The only water avail was at the bathhouse….100 yards from our site. NO TRASH RECEPTACLES OF ANY KIND any where except a dumpster at the top of the hill at the office entrance. Individual toilet rooms w/showers were nice enough, but only 1 had toilet paper! Plus, the campground has long-term campers. We had no problems with that, but this is not a polished property; fairly primitive in overall experience … but with potential. Rather than post a public review which WOULD affect future customers, I sent a detailed text to the owner (?) with feedback & details that are easily fixable. I said I did not want to post a public negative review. It’s been almost 2 weeks now, & I received no response or acknowledgment. Perhaps the young lady who was on-site never gave the feedback to the owners who were “out of state”..???… I don’t know. But when customers attempt to provide actual info privately rather than on public blast, that’s a good thing. Oh well; I tried. Overall, this is “a place to stay.” And $35/nite w/elec is equitable. But don’t go to Hitching Post & expect what it’s not. I’m actually only disappointed the “owners”(?)may not have seen actual feedback that would help the campground.
- CChris D.Scout
Wanderlust RV Park
Great Place to Stay!
Excellent Campground! I haven’t stayed at many in Eureka Springs but I can’t imagine it gets better than this one. Plenty of room for the big big rigs, super clean bathrooms, clean pool, excellent WiFi, new laundry equipment, it was just an amazingly clean and friendly place. I’ll be back soon to run the motorcycle trails.
Guide to Reeds Spring
Camping near Reeds Spring, Missouri centers around several Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds that offer cooler temperatures than other Ozark locations during summer months. Table Rock Lake's elevation at 915 feet contributes to consistent breezes across waterfront sites, which can drop nighttime temperatures 5-10 degrees below inland areas. Most campgrounds in this region maintain paved RV pads with gravel tent sites, creating distinct camping experiences depending on your equipment choice.
What to do
Fishing access year-round: The Cape Fair campground provides excellent fishing opportunities where James River joins Table Rock Lake. "Fishing is usually great," notes one camper, while another mentions that "wild life and jumping fish are all apart of the experience" at this Cape Fair location.
Trout fishing specialties: Lake Taneycomo offers different fishing experiences from Table Rock Lake with its colder waters. At Cooper Creek Resort, campers "can fish off of dock for trout" and enjoy "beautiful escape" conditions where "in the mornings you often will find someone enjoying their coffee as they watch the fog roll across the waters."
Boat rental options: Multiple campgrounds offer boat rental services directly onsite. "The staff at the docks were very easy to deal with and friendly. We rented a pontoon boat for the day with friends," reports one Cape Fair visitor, while Cooper Creek Resort provides similar lakeside conveniences for water access.
What campers like
Waterfront site privacy: At Mill Creek, campers appreciate the natural spacing between sites. "Most sites have shade and are right on Table Rock lake!" says one reviewer, while another notes it's "one of my favorite campgrounds. Most of the sites are right on the water. It is well maintained and clean."
Shower facilities: Multiple campgrounds receive high marks for bathroom quality. At Old Highway 86 Park, "the showerhouse is spacious and clean! The whole campground is well maintained with a playground, swim beach and sand volleyball court." Another visitor noted the "bathrooms and shower house are nice and clean."
Site construction quality: Many campers note the quality of site design at Corps of Engineers campgrounds. "Each site has a paved pad, fire ring and picnic table," explains one Old Highway 86 visitor, while another mentions "pulling into a site the drive is lined in pavers which create this almost platform which makes leveling a dream."
What you should know
Off-season advantages: Visiting outside peak summer months provides unique benefits. As one Wilderness at Silver Dollar City camper explained, "We were here off season so we had it to ourselves pretty much. So it was perfect." Winter camping options exist but with limited availability compared to summer.
Reservation timing: For waterfront sites, advance planning is essential. "It usually takes some planning because it fills up fast!" notes one Old Highway 86 visitor. At Mill Creek, campers advise to "book early... fills up very quickly!"
Site differences: Campground maps don't always convey the significant variations between sites. "Choose your site wisely though, I reserved a site unseen and ended up only having enough space for my popup and parked at the bathrooms," warns an Indian Point camper, while another notes "sites vary considerably in size and levelness."
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment access: For families seeking theme park access, Indian Point offers unique advantages. "This campground is located near Branson and is a great base camp area," notes one visitor, while another explains it "has quick access to Silver Dollar City, even sharing a tram system with the park."
Swimming options: Many campgrounds feature designated swimming areas. "The swim beach is nice and has picnic tables for use. We kayaked around the cove while others swam. No alcohol or pets allowed in the beach area which I appreciated. Family friendly!" shares an Indian Point visitor.
Activity variety: Several campgrounds provide onsite recreation beyond water activities. America's Best Campground offers "a pool for those hot summer days" while others highlight volleyball courts, playgrounds, and basketball areas for children to enjoy between water activities.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: RV campers recommend researching specific site dimensions before booking. "If you are staying here book online and really look at the map when doing so to ensure your sizing needs are met in way of parking," advises one America's Best Campground visitor. Sites range from 30-foot back-ins to 50-foot pull-throughs across different campgrounds.
Services availability: While most campgrounds offer electric and water hookups, full hookup availability varies. "Only drawback is the lack of shade throughout the park," notes one Indian Point visitor, while others mention differences in hookup types: "All sites have electric and water (that I know of)."
Leveling considerations: The Ozark terrain creates challenges at some campgrounds. "It's built on a mountain side so lots of hills and winding roads in the park," explains a Musicland Kampground reviewer, while another notes some "sites are very steep" requiring additional blocks or leveling equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Reeds Spring, MO?
What camping is available near Reeds Spring, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, Reeds Spring, MO offers a wide range of camping options, with 217 campgrounds and RV parks near Reeds Spring, MO and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Reeds Spring, MO?
Which is the most popular campground near Reeds Spring, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Reeds Spring, MO is Table Rock State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 58 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Reeds Spring, MO?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Reeds Spring, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Reeds Spring, MO.
What parks are near Reeds Spring, MO?
What parks are near Reeds Spring, MO?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Reeds Spring, MO that allow camping, notably Table Rock Lake and Greeson Lake.
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