Baxter

Table Rock Lake

Baxter is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake.

The highly productive fishing waters of the White River Arm will appeal to anglers, while the Baxter full-service marina offers everything a boater needs from fuel to fishing licenses.

Baxter Campground offers 54 reservable sites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience. A swim area, boat ramp, playground and nearby full-service marina make the campground perfect for family trips.

Need to Know

• Office hours are between the hours of 8:00 a.m-10:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m, seven days a week. Camphost and or Rangers will issue campground hangtags after valid check-in. Please check-out on departure. If Camphost is not present, please drop pink tag off at the dropbox. 

• All checkout times are at 3:00 p.m. All RV's, vehicles, and supplies still on site after 3:00 p.m may be subjected to impoundment our towed at the owners expense. 

• All discounted passes (Golden Age, Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, Access) must be physically present apon arival. Fraudulant use of a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport (Printouts, photos ect.) is prohibited and will not be discounted. 

• Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander.

• Please be advised that providing business services within a USACE campground is prohibited per Title 327.18(a) The engaging in or solicitation of business on project lands or waters without the express written permission of the District Commander is prohibited. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery & set-up, firewood sales and delivery.

• One tent and one RV or two tents are allowed per campsite
• Sanitation, No dumping of household trash, gray water, rubbish, black water or any other waste material or waste liquid. All waste generated must deposed of at the dump station or removed from the project lands.

• Failure to pay day use fees, and or properly display applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited. All daily guests must pay a day-use fee and have day-use reciept properly displayed. DAy passes and USACE annual passes may be purchased at the kiosk next to the booth. 

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

The Dewey Short Visitors Center is located at the south end of Table Rock Dam. It offers three educational films focused on the history of the dam, the story of Lewis and Clark and the history of eagles and their endangerment in the state of Missouri.

The visitor center also contains exhibits on the natural history of the area. Those visitors arriving by boat can take advantage of the courtesy dock.

Baxter Campground is only 23 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.

Recreation

Whether on water or land, Baxter Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. Water sports including tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing are extremely popular on the deep, clear, beautiful waters of Table Rock Lake. The Baxter marina provides rentals from ski boats to life vests, meeting any of your recreation needs. While the lake boasts an abundance of crappie, catfish, and bluegill, Table Rock is most famous for bass, and is acclaimed as one of the best bass fishing lakes in this hemisphere. 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. Other hiking and mountain biking opportunities are available at the Mark Twain National Forest, parts of which are easily accessible from the campground. Click here for more information.

Contact Information

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4631 STATE HWY H LAMPE MO 65616

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 417-779-5370

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Lampe, Missouri, continue onto Highway 13 and turn west onto Highway H. Continue nearly 5 miles to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 41, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 28, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 16, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 14, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 22, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 43, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 38, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 53, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 26, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 10, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 30, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 07, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 02, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 54, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 50, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 37, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 47, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 18, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 33, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 51, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 52, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 49, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 08, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 34, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 20, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 15, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 48, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 40, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 39, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 35, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 27, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 05, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 11, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 23, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 04, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 25, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 29, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 13, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 12, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 31, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 45, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 19, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 42, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 17, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 46, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 21, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 24, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 01, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric
• Site 44, Loop BAXTER , Type Standard Electric

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