Baxter

Table Rock Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: LAMPE, MO, MO

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$25 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (196 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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 endan

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/baxter to be notified when sites open up.

Baxter sits directly on the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake with a full-service marina, making it ideal for anglers and boaters. The campground offers a rare combination of water access, diverse recreational activities, and federal amenities at a low nightly rate.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer and Hooded Merganser are documented in the area; use standard food storage practices and be aware of waterfowl when near the lake.

Insider tips for Baxter: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 53 sites Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if you need them Full-service marina on-site sells fuel and fishing licenses, so anglers don't need to leave camp Day use area available for swimming, picnicking, and water sports without overnight stay

Skip Baxter if: You need full hookups (water/sewer) most sites lack these amenities. You plan to visit November-April when the campground is seasonally closed.

Best time to visit Baxter: May-October — Official operating season; campground is closed outside these months.

Nearby campgrounds: Campbell Point (Shell Knob, MO), Mill Creek (Missouri) (LAMPE, MO), Viola (SHELL KNOB, MO), Shell Knob Rec Site Pavilion (AVA, MO).