Table Rock State Park — Attraction in Hollister

It could have been an Interesting state park as it’s on the lake but it’s not well managed. the campsites are too close together. Our site was too much at a steep angle, we could see the deep marks on the concrete from the hitches scraping it. No water at the campsite that’s a big bummer. A trail was right next to the campground so we could take a walk next to the lake anytime we wanted but they were ALWAYS big dogs unleashed . Each time we had to carry our leashed little dog as the owners refused to leash their dogs. We told the office, after a long time they finally sent a guy on his noisy buggy, of course you could hear him coming from miles away, he told us he didn’t see any dog unleashed. Wow really?! What a surprise… We came back the next morning reporting the same problem. We told them not to use their buggy but they responded it’s all they have. They obviously don’t want to walk and made no effort to catch the bad people. So if you have a small dog, be aware he/she could be in danger, you won’t be able to relax on your walks as the park doesn’t enforce the leash rule and they absolutely don’t care about your little dog ‘s safety or yours! We camp a lot but it’s the first time we encounter so many unleashed dogs every day! Totally unsafe! We then tried the bike trail that you have to share with walkers but it’s not wide enough to bike safely, too many sharp curves some even at 90 degrees angle and with the trees ahead we couldn’t see if walkers were inside the curves. Barricades in the middle of the trail for no apparent reason, different levels of the paved trail at the intersection that if you don’t see it right away you can fall. We biked for about 5 min and we had to stop as the trail was flooded. We then biked the other way and about 7/8 min same deal: flooded ! And no sign to let us know in advance. Also, the maintenance guy weedeating parked in the middle of the trail, blocking traffic! Even if not flooded it’s not suitable for biking only to walk. And the road itself around the campground is too narrow to share it safely with cars. So forget about bringing your bikes here. This clean campground could be pretty and enjoyable but it’s mismanaged and the trails seem to flood easily even in the middle of summer time. we didn’t enjoy it as much as other state parks that don’t even have a lake or a...

Branson, Missouri is a resort town known mostly for its live shows, amusement parks, and other forms of family entertainment. These live acts and rides are what attract so many people to the area, but Branson is also known for natural scenery and the best and closest place to get a nature fix is Table Rock State Park.

Table Rock State Park takes its name from Table Rock Lake, a man- made lake that serves as the focal point for this state park. A good place to start an excursion here is at the visitor’s center where you can learn more about the wildlife and plants common to the area. You can also pick up a map and then head to a hiking trail, boating ramp, picnic area, etc.

When I visited Table Rock State Park most recently, I went here to hike. I like that the park has several different hiking options, with different trail lengths and different degrees of difficulty. I was here with my two young tweens, so I decided it was best to stick with one of the easier options: The paved pathway, right next to the lake. This was an easy hike and since it is right next to Table Rock Lake, there are lots of photo opportunities of the water and surrounding areas.

If water activities are more your thing, you can go boating or fishing here if you like. If you need equipment, you can even rent paddle boards, ski boats, etc. I know that the Branson Belle Showboat launches from here, too, and you can even go swimming during the warmer times of the year. There is a campground as well.

Table Rock Lake features lovely blue waters and the surrounding forest and generally quiet, low- crowd setting make it perfect for a scenic getaway from the city. Branson’s live shows are nice, but a nature escape is imperative and Table Rock State Park is an excellent place to get away. It’s very easy and fast to get here and with the added nature fix, your Branson family vacation...

I absolutely love this park. Great for walking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, biking, picnicking, and just about any other outdoor activity you can think of. There's a nice, peaceful foot path along the shoreline for walking. There are lots of good trails for hiking. There are good spots for swimming along the shore path. You can kayak in the lake, of course, and there are a few islands you can swim off or picnic on, namely Chrystal Cay, where you have a beautiful view of the lake and the Showboat Branson Belle. You can bike on the foot trail by the lake, as well as on the hiking trails, if you're looking for more of a challenging adventure. You can picnic just about anywhere, be it along the lake, at the marina, at the campground, on the trails, etc. Love this park. Please do your best to keep it clean and be respectful. If you don't have a watercraft and want to get out on the lake, there are rentals available. The Auqacycle is the most affordable option at $50 for two hours. It's pedal-powered and sits on two pontoons. You can swim off of it, and it can hold your shoes, shirt, and other stuff you brought along on it. Just try to stay clear of high traffic boating lanes and don't go too far out into the lake. You can rent jet skis, speed boats, and even party pontoon boats with rooftop slides off their stern. You can go for a ride on the large catamaran for a fee and pay for a ride on a vintage, Hardy-Boys-style speed boat. And, of course, there's the Branson Belle for if you want to cruise on a classic riverboat with entertainment. There's an overlook of the dam and trails below the dam with good views as well. There are also a few campgrounds for staying over if you're not from around here. I drive nearly an hour every weekend, sometimes multiple times, just to go here. I recommend it if you're a...