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Outdoors Table Rock, Branson

Table Rock Lake

An outdoor spot in Table Rock, Branson, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Summer.

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Table Rock Lake in Table Rock, Branson
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Why go

Clear Ozarks reservoir for swimming, boating and quiet coves.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Branson, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Dewey Short Visitor Center, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Table Rock
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Summer

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Branson, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Dewey Short Visitor Center

    Lakeside center at Table Rock Dam with exhibits and a short nature trail.

    Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Buzzard Bar at Big Cedar Lodge

    Cozy lodge bar with a fireplace and lake views at Big Cedar.

    Drinks · 3.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Top of the Rock

    Big Cedar's hilltop with lake views, a natural history museum and Lost Canyon Cave cart trail.

    Sight · 4.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Billy Gail's Cafe

    Log-cabin café famous for plate-sized pancakes.

    Food · 5.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Silver Dollar City

    1880s-themed park with crafts, coasters and bluegrass in the hills.

    Activity · 5.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Clockers Cafe

    Downtown diner since 1970 with big breakfasts and homemade pies.

    Food · 6.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Table Rock Lake is a stop on our Ozarks Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Branson

Another curated outdoor spot in Branson. See the full Branson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Branson run from 44°F in January to 92°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Table Rock Lake itself, we suggest: Summer.

Modelled monthly averages for Branson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Branson weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Table Rock Lake, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
5272 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Coordinates
36.58386, -93.30994
Destination
Branson, Missouri

Table Rock Lake: quick answers

How much time do you need at Table Rock Lake?

Plan on about 3 hours at Table Rock Lake. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Table Rock Lake?

Our pick: Summer. Insider tip: Rent a boat at a marina near Table Rock State Park.

Is Table Rock Lake free?

Yes, we list Table Rock Lake as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Table Rock Lake?

Table Rock Lake is at 5272 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616, USA, in Table Rock. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Table Rock Lake?

Table Rock Lake appears on Ozarks Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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