Skip to main content
Photo 1 / 8
State Park

Photo: John Rogers, Park RangerPublic domainRecreation.gov

Verify with the state park system

State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.

Directions

51

Total Sites

0.0

0 Reviews

51 Tent50 RV

Official sources & verification

Managed by State Park

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:417-858-3904
  • Address:27501 BIG ROCK ROAD · Shell Knob, MO · 65747-9682
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

Live availability

via Recreation.gov
See every open campground nearbySame dates & filters, across the whole area

Availability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.

About

Overview Viola sits along the Kings River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. Boaters and water sports enthusiasts are particularly drawn to Viola for its easy access to the clear blue waters of Table Rock Lake. Recreation Whether on water or land, Viola Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. Kings River Marina, located in the Viola Recreation Area offers everything from fuel to equipment rentals, to boat storage for visitors. Fishing licenses can also be purchased at the marina and anglers can go from there to try their hand at the excellent bass fishing the lake provides. Adjacent to the Marina, a playground, boat ramp and designated swimming area, each provide endless avenues for outdoors entertainment. Facilities Viola Campground offers 56 reservable campsites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience. 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 about the natural history of the area. Those visitors arriving by boat can take advantage of the courtesy dock. Viola Campground is about 36 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

How busy it gets

Recreation.gov
Well reviewed4.4

112 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Books out

100% booked

254 of 254 released site-nights were already reserved · Sep 2026 · busiest Sep 2026 at 100%

Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.

Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 3.4 of 4 bars · 85 reports across 3 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.4/4

    45 reports

  • AT&T

    Excellent Coverage

    3.5/4

    28 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Good Coverage

    3.1/4

    12 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM

Check-out 3:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

Make a Reservation

Individual Sites (51)

01
#01

01

Loop VIOL

Check official pricing Max 8 guests32 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
02
#02

02

Loop VIOL

Check official pricing Max 8 guests16 ft
CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
Reserve
03
#03

03

Loop VIOL

Check official pricing Max 8 guests32 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
04
#04

04

Loop VIOL

Check official pricing Max 16 guests42 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
05
#05

05

Loop VIOL

Check official pricing Max 16 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
06
#06

06

Loop VIOL

Check official pricing Max 8 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Viola

Explore trails near here

Nearby Campgrounds

Spot an error in our data on Viola?