Old Highway 86
Table Rock Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BLUE EYE, MO, MO
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (867 reviews)
Season: May through October
Old Highway 86 is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the rolling Missouri countryside.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 about the natural history of the area.
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/old-highway-86 to be notified when sites open up.
Old Highway 86 offers spacious, sunny lakeside camping along the White Rock Lake Arm of Table Rock Lake with level, roomy sites and excellent water views. Google reviews consistently praise friendly staff, clean grounds, and reasonable pricing (4.8/5 stars from 359 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Striped Skunk, Eastern Chipmunk, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Red-headed Woodpecker, Carolina Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker, Spiny Softshell Turtle, Prairie Lizard, and Rough Greensnake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Old Highway 86: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving. Eligible seniors can access 50% America the Beautiful pass discounts. Many campsites are waterfront; remaining sites are a short walk to the lake.
Skip Old Highway 86 if: You need water/sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May-October only.. You prefer off-peak solo camping—book early due to popularity..
Best time to visit Old Highway 86: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Moonshine Beach Rec. Area (BRANSON, MO), Indian Point (BRANSON, MO), Cricket Creek (OMAHA, AR), Mill Creek (Missouri) (LAMPE, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Highway 86
Cell signal at Old Highway 86 (BLUE EYE, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Old Highway 86 is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the rolling Missouri countryside.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 about the natural history of the area.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Eligible seniors can access 50% America the Beautiful pass discounts.
Many campsites are waterfront; remaining sites are a short walk to the lake.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 65 and turn west onto Highway 86. After 6 miles turn north on Highway UU and follow signs to the campground.
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#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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