Baxter
Baxter is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake. The highly productive fishing waters of the White River Arm will appeal to anglers, while the Baxter full-service marina offers everything a boater needs from fuel to fishing licenses.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 49 |
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 102 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
53 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 51 | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 08 | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 53 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Electric | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 102 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Gate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations over the phone. |
Baxter Campground offers 54 reservable sites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience. A swim area, boat ramp, playground and nearby full-service marina make the campground perfect for family trips.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Lampe, Missouri, continue onto Highway 13 and turn west onto Highway H. Continue nearly 5 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Lampe, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.5669° N, 93.5014° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Adventure Mountain Outfitters ↗ | 17.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Youngblood RV ↗ | 42.9 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Piney Creek Wilderness begins about 7.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.8 miPiney Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,184 acres
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 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.
Recreation
Whether on water or land, Baxter Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. Water sports including tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing are extremely popular on the deep, clear, beautiful waters of Table Rock Lake. The Baxter marina provides rentals from ski boats to life vests, meeting any of your recreation needs. 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.
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. Baxter Campground is only 23 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Baxter?
Sites at Baxter 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 Baxter?
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 Baxter?
Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Baxter have?
54 sites, including 49 standard sites with power and 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Baxter?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Baxter have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Baxter?
Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Baxter?
Yes, pets are allowed at Baxter. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Baxter?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Baxter?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Baxter?
Whether on water or land, Baxter Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Baxter?
Lampe, Missouri. The Dewey Short Visitors Center is located at the south end of Table Rock Dam.
Source: Getting there