Dewey Short Visitor Center
Winding through the valleys of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Table Rock Lake is a paradise for boaters, scuba divers, campers and fishermen alike. Camping enthusiasts choose from 13 modern campgrounds located adjacent to the lake. Full-service marinas provide service and convenience to boaters. Resorts located adjacent to Table Rock Lake provide visitors with numerous water-related activities and five commercial boat cruises operate on Table Rock Lake seasonally.
The Dewey Short Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, great lake views, a film about the area and construction of Table Rock Dam. For more information please call 1-877-444-6777. The visitor center also contains exhibits about the natural history of the area. Those visitors arriving by boat can take advantage of the courtesy dock. Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is just outside of Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
Need to Know
All charcoal from personal grills must be disposed of properly. No coals shall be dumped on site.
No parking in the grass, this is a violation of project land rules!!!
Any and all Garbage, trash, litter or any other kind of waste must be removed from the project lands or disposed of in proper trash receptacles. All project lands will be kept free of trash and litter during periods of occupancy.
Pets must be on leash. Pet owners responsible for pet waste removal.
Natural Features
Table Rock Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees. Its waters wind down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. More than five million visitors per year take advantage of this recreational oasis. Originally built for flood control, the Table Rock Dam has created a lake that boasts 779 miles of shoreline for the public to enjoy.
Nearby Attractions
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is a very popular sandy swimming beach along the shores of Table Rock Lake. Unlike the smaller swimming areas at the campgrounds surrounding Table Rock Lake, Moonshine beach is spacious enough to make visitors forget they are actually on a lake and not at the ocean.
Recreation
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail, about 2 miles long, runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina. During the spring hikers will see dogwood, serviceberry and redbud trees in bloom as well as many wildflower species. During the autumn months, visitors are treated to nature's colorful fall foliage. The trail also offers beautiful views of Table Rock Lake. For visitors looking to spend some time exploring more of the outdoors, the adjacent White River Trail system offers an unpaved hiking trial just down the road from the Visitor Center Grounds. Maps of this trail and Table Rock State Park are available on site in the Visitor Center.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
4600 State Highway 165 Branson MO 65616
Physical Address
4500 State Highway 165 Branson MO 65616
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 501-340-1943
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 165 to Table Rock Dam. The Dewey Short Visitor Center is the Glass Building just south of the dam.
