Day Use

Moonshine Beach Rec. Area

Table Rock Lake
Near Branson, Missouri

Facilities

Moonshine Beach Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter and can accommodate up to 75 guests. Moonshine Beach is the only sand swim beach at Table Rock Lake, and with the beach, a volleyball court, boat ramp and picnic area all provided, it's the perfect destination for large parties or family functions.

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.

Recreation

Whether on water or land, Moonshine Beach Recreation Area offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. Soaking up the sun and cooling off in the bright blue waters of Table Rock Lake are the most popular activities at Moonshine Beach. For visitors looking to spend some time exploring the shore, the adjacent Dewey Short Visitor Center offers a hiking trail leaving from the grounds. 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.

Recreation Sites

  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Water Sports
  • Visitor Center
  • Hiking
  • Boating
  • Biking
  • Day Use Area

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Swimming
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Water Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
36° 36' 28.0001" N
Longitude
93° 18' 36.0000" W
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 165 to Table Rock Dam. The park is just north of the dam.

Need to Know

  • No off-road vehicles permitted
  • No pets allowed
  • Parking is limited; carpooling is suggested
  • $5 fee per vehicle
  • New hours of operation, park is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • No parking in the grass, this is a violation of project land rules!!!
  • Failure to pay day use fees, and or properly display applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited.
  • 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.

  • Parking within the boat ramp parking lot for beach access is prohibited. 

  • NO CASH PAYMENT. This is a credit card/debit card only facility. Day use purchases can be made at the self automated fee machine.

    • Contact Information

    3778 SOUTH HWY 165
    BRANSON, MO 65616

    For campground inquiries, please call: 1-877-444-6777

    Additional Information