Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri
Viola
Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri, United States
- Sites
- 51
- Hookups
- 37 electric, 32 with water, 14 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 14
- Max RV length
- 84 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 968 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- 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
- SHELL KNOB
- Address
- 27501 BIG ROCK ROAD, SHELL KNOB, MO, 65747-9682
- Phone
- 417-858-3904
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
51 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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. Viola Campground is about 36 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° | 4° | 65° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 31° | -9° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 42° | 21° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 50° | 33° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 62° | 47° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 69° | 56° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 64° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 72° | 63° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 54° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 51° | 32° | 84° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 61° | 42° | 18° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 35° | 18° | 72° | 8 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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