Cricket Creek
Table Rock Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: OMAHA, AR, AR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$36 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (207 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cricket Creek is a spacious and sunny campground located along the Long Creek Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Arkansas countryside. With panoramic views of the lake and the rocky bluffs, which rise above the water, Cricket Creek is one of the more scenic campgrounds in the area. Cricket Creek is very popular in the spring months of April & May, & has become very busy in the summer months as well.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
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/cricket-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Cricket Creek offers spacious, scenic sites with panoramic views of Table Rock Lake and rocky bluffs. Campers praise the large sites, cleanliness, and pet-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Chipmunk, Red-headed Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Western Ratsnake observed in the area.
Insider tips for Cricket Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground that fills quickly Sites are large with plenty of shade; ideal for tent and RV camping Campground stays open during flooding periods due to elevated placement above the lake
Skip Cricket Creek if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only. You want guaranteed hookups—most sites lack them.
Best time to visit Cricket Creek: April-May — Spring months are very popular according to RIDB official description. May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Old Highway 86 (BLUE EYE, MO), Moonshine Beach Rec. Area (BRANSON, MO), Indian Point (BRANSON, MO), Mill Creek (Missouri) (LAMPE, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cricket Creek
Cell signal at Cricket Creek (OMAHA, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cricket Creek is a spacious and sunny campground located along the Long Creek Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Arkansas countryside. With panoramic views of the lake and the rocky bluffs, which rise above the water, Cricket Creek is one of the more scenic campgrounds in the area. Cricket Creek is very popular in the spring months of April & May, & has become very busy in the summer months as well.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground that fills quickly
Sites are large with plenty of shade; ideal for tent and RV camping
Campground stays open during flooding periods due to elevated placement above the lake
Spring months are very popular according to RIDB official description
Official operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Branson, Missouri, take US-65 south for nearly 12 miles. Turn right onto HWY 14 South for 1/4 mile which will turn Left, Stay on 14 South it will take you to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Table Rock Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Table Rock Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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