River Run Park
Bull Shoals Lake — lakeside
Location: Forsyth, MO, MO
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$26 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
River Run Park is conveniently located just below Powersite Dam allowing quick lake access for fishing or recreational watersports. The campground in in south-central Missouri just below the Powersite Dam on Bull Shoals Lake. Nearby, sturdy, green hardwoods and cedar glades encompass the rocky bluffs and unique rock formations of the mountains.
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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/river-run-park to be notified when sites open up.
River Run Park offers convenient access to Lake Taneycomo below Powersite Dam for fishing and water sports, with 32 campsites featuring electric hookups, flush toilets, and showers.
Wildlife alert: American Kestrel, Eastern Meadowlark, Double-crested Cormorant, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Red-eared Slider, Common Snapping Turtle, and Western Ratsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for River Run Park: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Park is suitable for self-contained RVs despite electric hookups being available Verify park is open before visiting as seasonal operations (May-October) and high water can affect access
Skip River Run Park if: You need full hookups — no water hookups at most sites despite some electric availability. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You are traveling during periods of high water that may cause temporary closures.
Best time to visit River Run Park: Spring and Fall — Best seasons for fishing according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Beaver Creek (Mo) (Kissee Mills, MO), Moonshine Beach Rec. Area (BRANSON, MO), Indian Point (BRANSON, MO), Old Highway 86 (BLUE EYE, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at River Run Park
Cell signal at River Run Park (Forsyth, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
River Run Park is conveniently located just below Powersite Dam allowing quick lake access for fishing or recreational watersports. The campground in in south-central Missouri just below the Powersite Dam on Bull Shoals Lake. Nearby, sturdy, green hardwoods and cedar glades encompass the rocky bluffs and unique rock formations of the mountains.
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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Park is suitable for self-contained RVs despite electric hookups being available
Verify park is open before visiting as seasonal operations (May-October) and high water can affect access
Best seasons for fishing according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Mountain Home, AR, travel north on State Route 5 for 24 miles to US 160. Follow 160 west for 45 miles to Forsyth, MO. Take a left on Hyw 76 W and the park entrance will be approximately one mile ahead on your right.
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 — Bull Shoals Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bull Shoals Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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