Table Rock State Park (Missouri)About Table Rock State Park (Missouri)
Table Rock State Park is a Missouri state park on the shore of Table Rock Lake, located in the southwest part of the state near the city of Branson. The park provides public access to the lake and associated recreational facilities.
Facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas and boat launches that provide access for boating, fishing and swimming on Table Rock Lake. Trails and shoreline paths offer short hikes and vantage points over the reservoir.
The park exists to provide public recreation and shoreline access to Table Rock Lake, the reservoir formed by Table Rock Dam. Management has focused on maintaining visitor facilities and protecting the lakeshore environment.
Situated on Table Rock Lake in southwestern Missouri, the park lies in the Branson area and is part of the lake and reservoir system that serves the region for recreation and water management.
- Recreation focus: Park facilities focus on lake recreation - boating, fishing, picnicking and shoreline camping are the primary uses.
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- Campground and day-use areas: The park includes a campground and picnic facilities close to the lake shoreline, providing direct access to the water for day use and overnight stays.
- Boat ramps and shoreline access: Boat ramps and lakeshore access points provide launching and shore-fishing opportunities on Table Rock Lake.
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Best Time to Visit Table Rock State Park (Missouri)
Summer for lake activities; autumn for hiking and cooler temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Table Rock State Park (Missouri)
Table Rock State Park (Missouri)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1090 mm/year), wettest in May.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 8° | -2° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 11° | 1° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 2° - 15° | 6° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 21° | 14° | 103 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 25° | 18° | 117 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 30° | 23° | 114 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 33° | 26° | 81 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 32° | 25° | 87 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 28° | 22° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 89 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 16° | 8° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 11° | 2° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Table Rock State Park (Missouri)
From Branson, Missouri, take MO-165 to the park entrance; signage on major routes directs visitors to boat ramps and the visitor center.
Tips for Visiting Table Rock State Park (Missouri)
- Arrive early to secure a marina or lakeside picnic spot on holiday weekends.
- Drive the scenic roads along the lake at sunset; the light on Table Rock Lake is unusually good for photographers.
- If hiking, stick to marked trails-the Ozark terrain can be deceptively steep.