Big Bay Recreation Area
Shell Knob, Missouri(View other Shell Knob area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Forest ServiceOfficial website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on January 2, 2006
Description
Big Bay Recreation Area is on the shore of 53,000-acre Table Rock Lake, a premier vacation spot in the Ozarks. Popular activities on Table Rock Lake are fishing, boating, and swimming. No lifeguard on duty. Big Bay is on Big Creek tributary, off the main channel of Table Rock Lake. A boat launch area provides access to the lake.
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Directions
Shell Knob, MO take Hwy 39 south to the junction with Hwy YY.Go east 2.5 miles on YY; turn left at the Forest Service sign and go another half-mile.Activities
Fishing, swimming, boating.Guidebooks
- The Best in Tent Camping: Missouri and the Ozarks
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 6: Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri
Services
35 single sites, each with table, lantern post, and fire ring. Drinking water and flush toilets are centrally located. Paved parking pads are fairly level; 20 sites can accomodate RVs up to 30 feet, of these 5 sites can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. Most sites overlook the lake. On-site host will assist you.Reservation info
Big Bay is open May 1 through September 30. Reserve through ReserveUSA.com or choose a site when you arrive. Nightly fee is $10Fees
$10Outdoor activities nearby
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