Army Corps of Engineers · Bull Shoals Lake · Kissee Mills, MO

Beaver Creek

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city-life at Beaver Creek, a small, quiet campground tucked between a forested area and the lower shores of Bull Shoals Lake. The lake, in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, attracts visitors year-round as each season unfolds a new panorama.

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Site mix

Standard with electric33
group shelter electric1
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 42 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
02ElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
03ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
04ElectricBack-in30PavedPartial30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
05ElectricBack-in26PavedPartial30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
06ElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
07ElectricBack-in36PavedPartial30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
08ElectricBack-in42Paved30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
09ElectricBack-in42Paved30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
10ElectricBack-in36PavedPartial30 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
11ElectricBack-in36Paved30 ampYes / –10 / 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 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length42 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

Beaver Creek hosts 33 campsites with electrical hookups and hot showers. A group shelter, playground and marina are also on-site.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Beaver Creek30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.67 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowFebruary: 2.51 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowMarch: 4.15 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 4.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.25 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 2.82 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.9°F averageFebruary: 40.0°F averageMarch: 48.3°F averageApril: 57.7°F averageMay: 66.5°F averageJune: 75.4°F averageJuly: 79.3°F averageAugust: 77.9°F averageSeptember: 70.8°F averageOctober: 59.3°F averageNovember: 47.9°F averageDecember: 39.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ozark Beach, 4 miles from the campground at 834 feet, station USC00236460 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Mountain Home, AR, travel north on State Route 5 for 24 miles to US 160. Follow 160 west for 42 miles to Kissee Mills, MO to junction of State Route O; go left on State Route O. Follow signs to the park.

Nearest townKissee Mills, Missouri
Coordinates36.6397° N, 93.0458° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗22.1 mi
Outdoor gearDynamic Earth ↗36.8 mi
RV sales & serviceYoungblood RV ↗38.8 mi

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Explore

Video

Beaver Creek Campground in Branson Mo

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Hercules-Glades Wilderness begins about 5 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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is in south-central Missouri along the Beaver Creek arm of Bull Shoals Lake. Sturdy, green hardwoods and cedar glades encompass the rocky bluffs and unique rock formations of the mountains.

Recreation

Hiking, birding, all types of water sports, and in-season hunting are featured attractions. Spring and fall are the best seasons for fishing, but spotted bass, crappie and similar fish can be sought throughout the year.

Nearby

Visit the Jones Point State Wildlife Management Area for promising wildlife spotting and birding. The lively tourist town of Branson is just 30 minutes away. Here, visitors can shop, dine and find live music.

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 Beaver Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Beaver Creek?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Beaver Creek have?

34 sites, including 33 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Beaver Creek?

The longest site here provides 42 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 Beaver Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Beaver Creek?

Beaver Creek hosts 33 campsites with electrical hookups and hot showers.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Beaver Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Beaver Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Beaver Creek?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 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 Beaver Creek?

Hiking, birding, all types of water sports, and in-season hunting are featured attractions. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Beaver Creek?

Kissee Mills, Missouri. Visit the Jones Point State Wildlife Management Area for promising wildlife spotting and birding.

Source: Getting there

What if Beaver Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are River Run Park (4.2 mi), Tucker Hollow Park (11.5 mi), and Lead Hill (13.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby