Branson · Table Rock Lake · Missouri state park
Table Rock State Park
Walk or bike the paved Lakeshore Trail, rent a pontoon at the State Park Marina and launch your own boat for free, a few minutes south of Branson.
Opens the Missouri State Parks page. There’s no entrance fee, and the boat launch is free; marina rentals and campsites cost extra.
Details checked October 2026
Type
State park
Missouri State Parks, on Table Rock Lake
Admission
Free entry
Free boat launch; rentals and camping cost extra
Hours
6 am–10 pm daily
Grounds year-round; office hours shorter in winter
Time needed
Half a day
Our estimate; a full day with a boat rental
Parking
Day-use lots
Boat-trailer parking up to 55 ft
Trails
11.3 mi
White River Valley hiking and biking loops
What you’ll see
A lake park by Table Rock Dam
Table Rock State Park sits on the shore of Table Rock Lake just south of the dam, with two campgrounds, a full-service marina, picnic areas and trails into the White River Hills.
Photo: Missouri State Parks on Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Start here
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail
This paved, easy trail runs along the lake from the park to the Dewey Short Visitor Center by the dam, about 2.5 miles one way on the park map. It’s open to walkers and cyclists, and it’s the easiest way to see the lake and the dam without a boat.
RV tip: the White River Valley trails close after rain, so check with the park office before you lace up for the rough loops.
More to see
- State Park MarinaRent pontoons, slide boats, kayaks, paddleboats and WaveRunners, or book a sailing trip on the Spirit of America catamaran.
- White River Valley Trail SystemFour color-coded loops for hikers and mountain bikers pass glades, waterfalls and an old farmstead.
- Free boat rampLaunch your own boat at no charge; boat-trailer parking holds rigs up to 55 feet.
- Lakeshore picnic areasPicnic sites and a picnic shelter sit along the lakeshore.
Why go
Branson’s lake park, without an entrance fee
Missouri State Parks runs the park, and like other Missouri state parks there’s no fee to drive in. Much of the White River Valley Trail uses land from the late-1950s construction of Table Rock Dam.
For RVers it doubles as a place to stay. The two campgrounds have basic, electric and full-hookup sites, with 2026 full-hookup rates from $33 a night in season, and 22 sites in Campground 2 got new 50-amp hookups in 2025.
Winter is quieter. Bald eagles, loons and ospreys are often seen on the lake in the colder months, and the grounds stay open year-round from 6 am to 10 pm.
Photo: Missouri State Parks on Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Why it made our list
- No entrance fee
- A free boat ramp
- Paved Lakeshore Trail to the dam
- Full-service marina with rentals
- Two campgrounds with full hookups
For RVers
Taking the rig to Table Rock State Park
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Use the right entrance
The park has a main entrance and a separate marina entrance off Highway 165. Day-use lots and picnic areas line the shore.
Trailers up to 55 feet
Boat-trailer parking is limited to 55 feet. Campers may park a boat or ATV trailer off the pad, usually on the grass.
Keep dogs on a short leash
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet and supervised. They aren’t allowed in buildings or public swimming areas.
Camp in the off-season
Camping is open year-round, but from December through February site water is shut off and only one shower house stays open.
What visitors say about Table Rock State Park
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 28, 2026.
Table Rock State Park serves as Branson’s natural getaway
Missouri State Parks · mostateparks.com
What visitors often mention
Recurring themes in Google’s review topics
CampingThe lakeState Park Marina
Google’s review topics point to camping (191 reviews), the lake (119) and the State Park Marina (103). Checked October 28, 2026.
Campsite rates, in season
2026 in-season nightly rates from Missouri State Parks, tax included. Seniors, disabled visitors and military get $2 off a night.
Good to know
EntranceFree no day-use fee
Boat launchFree trailers to 55 ft
Full-hookup site$33–$36 per night, in season
Rentals at the marinaPontoonsKayaksPaddleboatsCatamaran trips
From Missouri State Parks, checked October 28, 2026. Campsite reservations cost $6.50 online. Marina rentals are run by the State Park Marina, which sets its own prices.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Table Rock State Park
- Address5272 State Hwy. 165, Branson, MO 65616
- Hours6 am–10 pm daily
Grounds year-round; office hours shorter in winter - Phone(417) 334-4704
- FeesNo entrance fee. Campsites from $16 a night in season. Camping
- Getting thereFrom Branson, take Highway 165 south past Table Rock Dam. The park and the marina entrance are on the lake side of the road.
- ParkingDay-use lots along the lakeshore and at the marina. Boat-trailer parking up to 55 feet.
The grounds are open 6 am to 10 pm. The park office keeps weekday-only hours from November through February and closes on state holidays.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Table Rock State Park
The park’s own campground is the closest; The Embers and Branson View are a few minutes north.
Table Rock State Park Campground
Two lakeside state park campgrounds by the dam, with full hookups from $33 and a marina.
The Embers Glamping & RV Resort
50 big full-hookup sites near Table Rock Dam, with pull-thrus to 90 ft and a heated pool.
Branson View RV Park
50 full-hookup sites with hilltop views on MO-265; fewer sites for rigs over about 35 ft.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Grounds daily 6 am–10 pm
Ready for a lake day?
Walk the Lakeshore Trail to the dam, rent a pontoon at the marina, or bring your own boat and launch for free.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: Missouri State Parks (trail, marina, parasailing, campsite, aerial and dam photos; public domain), via Wikimedia Commons; the images were resized. Video: Adventures of Jim & Val on YouTube (Table Rock Lake State Park Campground is the BEST in Branson, Missouri). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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