Camping

Campgrounds managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offer a wide range of facilities for campers to choose from. Most parks offer sites having electrical and water hookups, restrooms with showers and flush toilets, and sanitary dump stations. Although season dates vary by park, most parks are open from April through October. Campsite reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service online at http://www.recreation.gov/ or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Campgrounds

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 Beaver Creek Park

Description:  This is a small, quiet campground that is perfect for a family outing.  The park is within a 15 minute drive of Forsyth, Missouri and is only 30 minutes from Branson, Missouri. 

Location: 36.63979761, -93.04602334

Facilities: 33 campsites with electric (30 or 50 amp), restroom with showers and flush toilets, drinking water, trailer dump station, launch ramp, playground, picnic shelter, and marina.  For reservations, please go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: April 1 - October 31

 Buck Creek Park

Description:  This campground has many shaded and partially shaded sites.  Located just outside of Protem, Missouri, this park is just a ferry ride away from Peel, Arkansas.  Many amenities are available at Buck Creek Park for your family camping trip.   

Location: 36.48924342; -92.79625013

Facilities: 38 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, launch ramp, swim area, playground and picnic shelter.  For reservations, please go to:  www.recreation.gov.

Open: May 1 - September 30

 

 Highway 125 Park

Description:  Highway 125 Park offers a great experience for your family vacation.  The park is minutes from the Peel Ferry, so you can take a ride on the only operational public ferry boat in the state of Arkansas.  Peel Ferry transports vehicles and passengers across a section of Bull Shoals Lake.  It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: 36.49029424, -92.77764049

Facilities: 38 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, trailer dump station, launching ramp, swim area, playground, picnic shelter, and marina.  For reservations, please go to: www.recreation.gov.

Open: April 1 - October 31

 

 Lakeview Park

Description:  Open year-round, this is a large park with several wooded campsites on a bluff overlooking Bull Shoals Lake.  Near the town of Lakeview, Arkansas, this park has many new upgrades that will enhance your camping experience. 

Location: 36.37171332, -92.55201152

Facilities:  78 campsites (30 & 50 amp), flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, trailer dump station, launching ramp, swim area, playground, hiking trail, picnic shelters, and marina.  For reservations, please go to: www.recreation.gov.

Open: Year-round

 Lead Hill Park

Description:  Lead Hill Campground is a sizable campground with plenty of waterfront sites along the shores of Bull Shoals Lake.

Location: 36.47173195, -92.55201152

Facilities: 75 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, launching ramp, swim area, playground, picnic shelters, and marina.  For reservations, go to www.recreation.gov.

Open: April 1 - October 31.

 

 Oakland Park

Description:  Oakland Park is a small but popular recreation spot with 32 campsites and all the modern campground amenities to keep campers comfortable.  The campground sits on Bull Shoals Lake, a favorite destination for water sports and prime fishing.

Location: 36.44339056, -92.62792237

Facilities:  32 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, launch ramp, swim area, playground, picnic shelter, and marina. 

Open: May 1 – September 30

 

 River Run Park

Description: Campground is on the upper end of Bull Shoals Lake.  River Run Park is only 14 miles from Branson, MO.  There are many long, level campsites.  This park is within a few minutes of Forsyth, MO.

Location
: 36.68197981, -93.10123272

Facilities: 32 campsites with electric hookups, 10 sites with 50 amp service, flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water, trailer dump station, launching ramp, and playground. No reservations accepted. All campsites are first come, first served.

Open: April 1 – September 30

 

 Theodosia Park

Description: This is a great campground with full view of the lake.  It is located on Missouri State Hwy 160.  Quick access to the shoreline is an asset to those who love the water.  Come and enjoy Theodosia Park.

Location: 36.57510096, -92.65291596

Facilities:  31 campsites with (30 & 50 amp) electric hookups, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, dump station, launch ramps, swim area, playground, picnic shelters, and marina.  For reservations, please go to: www.recreation.gov
 
Open: May 1 - September 30

 Tucker Hollow

Description:  Tucker Hollow, a small 28-campsite park, sits near the upper part of Bull Shoals Lake. There's something for everyone at the region's most popular lake, whether it's a day basking in the sun, jet skiing, fishing or canoeing.

Location: 36.47646074, -93.00765796

Facilities: 30 campsites with 50 amp electric hookups and water at all campsites.  Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, trailer dump station, launching ramp, swim area, playground, picnic shelters, and marina.  For reservations, please go to: www.recreation.gov.

Open: May 1 - October 31.