Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri
Old Highway 86
Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri, United States
- Sites
- 78
- Hookups
- 78 electric, 78 with water
- Season
- April 1 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 66 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 925 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Table Rock Lake
- Nearest town
- BLUE EYE
- Address
- 1791 State Hwy UU, BLUE EYE, MO, 65611-7268
- Phone
- 417-779-5376
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming, Visitor Center, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
78 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Old Highway 86 is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the rolling Missouri countryside.
Recreation
Whether on water or land, Old Highway 86 Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park.
Many campsites are adjacent to the waters edge, and the remaining campsites are only a short walk away. Built on a peninsula, this park has water on three sides. Visitors can find plenty of room to fish from shore.
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.
Facilities
Old Highway 86 Campground offers 71 reservable campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience. One swimming area, a boat ramp, playground and volleyball court make the campground perfect for family trips.
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. Old Highway 86 Campground is about 17 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
Fees
Gate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations over the phone. Please call (877) 444-6777 for reservations.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 28° | 5° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 31° | -9° | 74° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 42° | 21° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 72° | 50° | 34° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 62° | 47° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 69° | 56° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 72° | 65° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 72° | 64° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 51° | 33° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 61° | 42° | 20° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 51° | 34° | 18° | 73° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in Missouri · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-05-23. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.