Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake is an artificial lake or reservoir in the Ozarks of southwestern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas in the United States. Its setting is 4 mi south of Branson. Nearby, Silver Dollar City (7.3 mi) leads the list.
A lake, 4 mi south of Branson
Branson is the nearest base
Branson is 4 miles north, with 235 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 70–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Branson (BKG) has airline service, about 6 miles from Table Rock Lake.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Table Rock Lake are below.
Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake is an artificial lake or reservoir in the Ozarks of southwestern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas in the United States. Designed, built and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the lake is impounded by Table Rock Dam, which was constructed from 1954 to 1958 on the White River creating the lake.
The lake is a popular attraction for the city of Branson, Missouri, and the nearby town of Shell Knob, Missouri. There are several commercial marinas along the lake, and Table Rock State Park is located on the east side, both north and south of Table Rock Dam. Downstream from the dam, the Missouri Department of Conservation operates a fish hatchery, which is used to stock trout in Lake Taneycomo, which begins immediately downstream from the Table Rock Dam. The cold water discharged from the dam creates a trout fishing environment in the lake.
- Type
- Lake
- Elevation
- 915 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 36K a year
A base for Table Rock Lake
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Branson (235) and Indian Point (69).
Branson
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
12,921 people · 32% vacation homes
4 mi north of Table Rock Lake
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Table Rock Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson 32% vacation homes | 4 mi north | 5 min | 235 162 hotels · 25 motels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 11 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 12,921 | $251K | D− |
| Indian Point 71% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 69 34 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 18 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 580 | $317K | — |
| Coney Island 60% vacation homes | 6 mi west | 10 min | 18 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 46 | $518K | — |
| Kimberling City | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 21 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,345 | $247K | A |
| Hollister | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 11 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 4,690 | $164K | — |
| Eureka Springs | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 148 48 hotels · 16 motels · 44 inns & B&Bs · 35 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 2,258 | $245K | C− |
| Kirbyville | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 205 | $258K | — |
| Rockaway Beach | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 12 5 hotels · 1 motel · 6 lodges & cabins | 816 | $181K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
A wider trip can take in these, within 60 miles.
17 mi Theme parkSilver Dollar City
25 mi MuseumTitanic Museum
52 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art37 mi CaveMarvel Cave
426 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
60 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
49 mi National RiverBuffalo National River1.4M visitors a year
42 mi Zoo & aquariumWonders of Wildlife Museum & AquariumPhoto credits
Silver Dollar City: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0 · Titanic Museum: Brad A. Totman, Public domain · Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Buffalo National River: Mattsrealm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Table Rock Lake: what to know
What town is Table Rock Lake near?
Branson, MO, about 4 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Table Rock Lake?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 70–82°.
What is the closest airport to Table Rock Lake?
Branson (BKG), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Tulsa (TUL), about 146 miles.
Where should I stay near Table Rock Lake?
Branson (4 mi, 235 places to stay), Indian Point (6 mi, 69 places to stay) and Coney Island (6 mi, 18 places to stay).
Notes from people in Branson
No one has shared advice yet; Branson’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.