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Moonshine Beach Rec. Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — BRANSON · Missouri · Table Rock Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Table Rock Lake |
| Location | BRANSON · Missouri · Table Rock Lake · 36.60778, -93.31000 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Day use fees $5.00 per car. Day use fee $2.00 per person walk in. Gate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations. Please call (877) 444-6777 for reservations. |
| Check-in / out | In 9:00 AM · Out 8:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 1-877-444-6777 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-23.
From the official listing
Overview Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is a very popular sandy swimming beach along the shores of Table Rock Lake.
Unlike the smaller swimming areas at the campgrounds surrounding Table Rock Lake, Moonshine beach is spacious enough to make visitors forget they are actually on a lake and not at the ocean. Recreation Whether on water or land, Moonshine Beach Recreation Area offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park.
Soaking up the sun and cooling off in the bright blue waters of Table Rock Lake are the most popular activities at Moonshine Beach. For visitors looking to spend some time exploring the shore, the adjacent Dewey Short Visitor Center offers a hiking trail leaving from the grounds.
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. Facilities Moonshine Beach Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter and can accommodate up to 75 guests. Moonshine Beach is the only sand swim beach at Table Rock Lake, and with the beach, boat ramp and picnic area all provided, it's the perfect destination for large parties or family functions.
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 Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, great lake views, a film about the area and construction of Table Rock Dam. For more information please call 1-877-444-6777.
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.
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is just outside of Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
Directions, from the listing
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 165 to Table Rock Dam. The park is just north of the dam.
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · BRANSON MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOld Highway 86
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7 mi straight-line · LAMPE MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersAunts Creek
9 mi straight-line · REED SPRINGS MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBaxter
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Trip Card — Moonshine Beach Rec. Area
BRANSON · Missouri · Table Rock Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | BRANSON · Missouri · Table Rock Lake |
| Fees | Day use fees $5.00 per car. Day use fee $2.00 per person walk in. Gate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations. Please call (877) 444-677… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234371 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.