Viola
Table Rock Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SHELL KNOB, MO, MO
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$28 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (95 reviews)
Season: May through October
Viola sits along the Kings River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. Boaters and water sports enthusiasts are particularly drawn to Viola for its easy access to the clear blue waters of Table Rock Lake.Viola Campground offers 56 reservable campsites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience.Table Rock Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. 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/viola to be notified when sites open up.
Viola sits along the Kings River Arm of Table Rock Lake with easy access to clear blue waters, making it ideal for boaters and water sports enthusiasts. Google reviewers (4.5/5 stars) praise the beautiful grounds, nice swim area, and clean bathroom facilities.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Eastern Collared Lizard, Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, and Eastern Copperhead have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Viola: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no water or sewer hookups. Designated swim area available for cooling off during hot weather.
Skip Viola if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally.. High water levels have closed portions of the grounds — check conditions before booking..
Best time to visit Viola: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Campbell Point (Shell Knob, MO), Shell Knob Rec Site Pavilion (AVA, MO), Big M (CASSVILLE, MO), Baxter (LAMPE, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Viola
Cell signal at Viola (SHELL KNOB, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 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.
Viola sits along the Kings River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. Boaters and water sports enthusiasts are particularly drawn to Viola for its easy access to the clear blue waters of Table Rock Lake.Viola Campground offers 56 reservable campsites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience.Table Rock Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no water or sewer hookups.
Designated swim area available for cooling off during hot weather.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Shell Knob, Missouri, take Highway 39 south for 7 miles and turn west to campground entrance.
Campground entrance
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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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