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BIG BAY CAMPGROUND (MO), MO

Description

Big Bay Campground, located on beautiful Table Rock Lake, is the only National Forest-managed campground on a major lake in Missouri. Forty miles to Branson/Silver Dollar City, and thirty miles to Eureka Springs,AR. Enjoy water activities on the lake, or venture out into thousands of National Forest acres. There are numerous forest roads to explore or take a hike within the Piney Creek Wilderness. Maps and information are available at the district office in Cassville or Chamber of Commerce of Shell Knob.

Roads and site parking areas are all paved. There is a pay phone next to the lighted information/fee station. Campsites are wooded with mixed hardwood and cedar trees. Vegetation screening is maintained between campsites for privacy and to maintain the natural environment. Many campsites are within 150 feet of the lakeshore and the lake is accessible. The lake visible from most sites. There is a picnic area and boat launch adjacent to the campground.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Garbage Service
  • Iron Ranger
  • Lantern Post
  • Picnic Tables
  • Reservoir
  • Soda Machine
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Tent Pad
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
  • All Terrain Vehicle
  • Basketball
  • Beach
  • Berry Picking
  • Bird Watching
  • Firewood
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Gas And Propane
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Laundry
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Playground
  • Public Marina
  • Restaurants
  • Tennis Courts
  • Volleyball
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. Extra $2 per vehicle requested if more than 2 vehicles per site, maximum total of 4 vehicles per site. Use collection system in campground. Tent pads are level with pea gravel surface. Most pads are 15'x15'. Sites are level enough to accommodate two tents, but no more than 8 people are allowed per site. Tables are not anchored down to allow user to adjust location on site. Sites are spaced and have wooded areas in between for privacy. Additional camping units are $5 per night payable at the campground. There is no (electricity/water/sewer) site hookups at this campground.

Getting There:

Big Bay Campground (MO)

MO

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.61944, -93.56639

From Shell Knob take Highway 39 to Highway YY. Go east on Highway YY 2.5 miles to Junction of YY-1 and Big Bay Road. Turn left (north) on Big Bay Road and follow down hill, curve to the right through the gate, and follow road into the campground.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (417)847-2144