Can you reserve a site at Old Highway 86?

Yes, Old Highway 86 is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Old Highway 86?

66 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Old Highway 86?

Yes, pets are allowed at Old Highway 86.

Are campfires allowed at Old Highway 86?

Campfires are allowed at Old Highway 86. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Old Highway 86, Missouri — 78 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

Whether on water or land, Old Highway 86 Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. Many campsites are adjacent to the waters edge, and the remaining campsites are only a short walk away. Built on a peninsula, this park has water on three sides. Visitors can find plenty of room to fish from shore. While the lake boasts an abundance of crappie, catfish, and bluegill, Table Rock is most famous for bass, and is acclaimed as one of the best bass fishing lakes in this hemisphere. Table Rock Lakeshore Trail, about 2 miles long, runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina. During the spring hikers will see dogwood, serviceberry and redbud trees in bloom as well as many wildflower species. During the autumn months, visitors are treated to nature's colorful fall foliage. The trail also offers beautiful views of Table Rock Lake. Other hiking and mountain biking opportunities are available at the Mark Twain National Forest, parts of which are easily accessible from the campground. Click here for more information.

Facilities

Old Highway 86 Campground offers 71 reservable campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience. One swimming area, a boat ramp, playground and volleyball court make the campground perfect for family trips.

Natural Features

Table Rock Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees. Its waters wind down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

More than five million visitors per year take advantage of this recreational oasis. Originally built for flood control, the Table Rock Dam has created a lake that boasts 779 miles of shoreline for the public to enjoy.

Nearby Attractions

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. Old Highway 86 Campground is about 17 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.

The facts

78 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 66 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: OLD HIGHWAY 86

Site types

77 Standard Electric
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

78 campsites at Old Highway 86

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
01	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	57 ft	8	🐾
02	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
03	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
04	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	65 ft	8	🐾
05	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	65 ft	8	🐾
06	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
07	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	63 ft	8	🐾
08	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
09	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	47 ft	8	🐾
10	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	41 ft	8	🐾
11	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
12	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
13	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
14	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
15	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
16	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	47 ft	8	🐾
17	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	48 ft	8	🐾
18	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
19	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
20	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
21	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	38 ft	8	🐾
22	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	44 ft	8	🐾
23	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
24	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	34 ft	8	🐾
25	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
26	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	46 ft	8	🐾
27	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	44 ft	8	🐾
28	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
29	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
30	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
31	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	42 ft	8	🐾
32	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	41 ft	8	🐾
33	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
34	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
35	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
36	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
37	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
38	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	44 ft	8	🐾
39	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	39 ft	8	🐾
40	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
41	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
42	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
43	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	42 ft	8	🐾
44	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
45	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
46	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
47	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
48	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
49	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
50	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	48 ft	8	🐾
51	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	53 ft	8	🐾
52	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	46 ft	8	🐾
53	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	41 ft	8	🐾
54	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	43 ft	8	🐾
55	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
56	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	40 ft	8	🐾
57	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
58	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	47 ft	8	🐾
59	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	54 ft	8	🐾
60	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	44 ft	8	🐾
61	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50 ft	8	🐾
62	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	55 ft	8	🐾
63	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
64	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	48 ft	8	🐾
65	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	42 ft	8	🐾
66	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	57 ft	8	🐾
67	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
68	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
69	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
70	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
71	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
72	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	66 ft	8	🐾
73	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	44 ft	8	🐾
74	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
75	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	45 ft	8	🐾
76	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	56 ft	8	🐾
77	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	51 ft	8	🐾
Group Shelter (Pavilion)	OLD HIGHWAY 86	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	50	🐾

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.

36.55944, -93.31944 · 36°33'34.0"N 93°19'10.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.7	2.3	4.3	4.8	5.5	4.0	4.2	3.2	4.2	3.8	4.0	3.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Gate attendants are happy to help you with your inquiries, but cannot make reservations over the phone. Please call (877) 444-6777 for reservations.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Old Highway 86

Can you reserve a site at Old Highway 86?: Yes, Old Highway 86 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Old Highway 86 have?: 78 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Old Highway 86?: 66 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Old Highway 86?: Yes, pets are allowed at Old Highway 86.
Does Old Highway 86 have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Old Highway 86?: Campfires are allowed at Old Highway 86. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Old Highway 86

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Mill Creek (Missouri) 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Baxter 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aunts Creek 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Campbell Point 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
River Run Park 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Viola 15.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shell Knob Rec Site Pavilion 15.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Creek (Mo) 16.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cape Fair 16.3 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Phone 417-779-5376
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-23.

Old Highway 86