Army Corps of Engineers · Table Rock Lake · Reed Springs, MO

Aunts Creek

Aunts Creek campground is located on the James River Arm of Table Rock Lake. With easy access to the highly productive waters of the James River Arm, fishermen and campers looking to fish, will find no shortage of angling opportunities. The campground is primarily wooded with most sites offering a sweeping view of the water and surrounding foothills of the Ozark Mountains.

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Photos courtesy of Jennifer Mullins, Park Ranger · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric48
Standard, no hookups3
RV with electric1
group shelter electric1
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

53 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01ElectricBack-in20PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
02ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
03RV electricBack-in20PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
04ElectricBack-in20Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
05ElectricBack-in45Paved50 ampYes / –16 / 4Yes
07ElectricBack-in25PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
08ElectricBack-in34PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
09ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
10ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
11ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length55 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations over the phone.

Aunts Creek offers 55 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. A boat ramp and swimming area are located at the campground, providing visitors with convenient access to the water. Right next to the swimming area, visitors will find a playground and grassy picnic area, perfect for spending a day outdoors.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Aunts Creek30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.48 inches of precipitation, 3.6 inches of snowFebruary: 2.68 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowMarch: 4.39 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowApril: 5.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.14 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.98 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 2.74 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.4°F averageFebruary: 37.6°F averageMarch: 46.4°F averageApril: 55.8°F averageMay: 64.9°F averageJune: 73.8°F averageJuly: 77.7°F averageAugust: 77.2°F averageSeptember: 68.8°F averageOctober: 57.3°F averageNovember: 45.6°F averageDecember: 36.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Galena, 9 miles from the campground at 1,027 feet, station USC00233094 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 13 south for about 4 miles. Turn west onto Highway 00 and continue for nearly 3 miles to the campground.

Nearest townReed Springs, Missouri
Coordinates36.6736° N, 93.4597° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.6 mi
Outdoor gearAdventure Mountain Outfitters ↗24.8 mi
RV sales & serviceYoungblood RV ↗35.1 mi

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Public land it sits in

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Piney Creek Wilderness begins about 6.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Natural features

Table Rock Lake is a beautiful, clear body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees. The scenic waters wind down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. More than five million visitors a 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.

Recreation

Whether on water or land, Aunts Creek campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. 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 two 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.

Nearby

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 on the natural history of the area. Aunts Creek Campground is only 15 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Aunts Creek?

Sites at Aunts Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Aunts Creek?

Gate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations over the phone.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Aunts Creek?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Aunts Creek have?

56 sites, including 48 standard sites with power, 3 standard sites without power, 1 RV site with electric, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Aunts Creek?

The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Aunts Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Aunts Creek?

Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Aunts Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Aunts Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Aunts Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Aunts Creek?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Aunts Creek?

Whether on water or land, Aunts Creek campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Aunts Creek?

Reed Springs, Missouri. The Dewey Short Visitors Center is located at the south end of Table Rock Dam.

Source: Getting there