Big M

Big M is a spacious and grassy campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. It provides plenty of sites with a panoramic view of the lake, surrounded by the scenic foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes here. With a large marina just a short walk from the campsites, boating and fishing enthusiasts will find everything they need to enjoy the deep, clear waters of Table Rock Lake. 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; multiple fishing tournaments are hosted yearly, and there is no shortage of Largemouth, Smallmouth, White or Spotted bass. For visitors staying near shore, a designated swimming beach near the campground's volleyball court offers a convenient way to cool off during warm summer months. 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; in autumn, visitors are treated to nature's colorful fall foliage. Other hiking and mountain biking opportunities are available at the Mark Twain National Forest, parts of which are easily accessible from the campground. Big M offers 61 reservable sites. Hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience, and a swim area, marina, boat ramp, playground and volleyball court make the campground good for family trips. Table Rock Lake is surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory, its waters winding down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Originally built for flood control, Table Rock Dam created a lake with 779 miles of shoreline. The Dewey Short Visitors Center at the south end of the dam shows three educational films — on the history of the dam, the story of Lewis and Clark, and the history of eagles and their endangerment in Missouri — plus exhibits on the natural history of the area.