Baxter

**Location & Facilities**
Baxter is a full-service campground and boat ramp facility located on the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake near Lampe, Missouri. The site features 54 reservable campsites with amenities including electric hookups, hot showers, drinking water, and a dump station. A full-service marina on-site provides fuel, fishing licenses, and other boating supplies. The boat ramp provides direct access to the lake's productive fishing waters.

**Paddling & Boating Conditions**
The White River is a major stream (Stream Order 9) with an average flow of approximately 34,831 cubic feet per second and moderate gradient of 3.5 feet per mile. The Table Rock Lake section offers relatively calm, reservoir-style paddling compared to the upper river. Boaters will find excellent access with 24 public boat ramps around the lake and 14 public marinas, making Table Rock Lake a well-developed destination for all skill levels.

**Planning Your Visit**
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (877) 444-6777. Additional information and inquiries can be directed to the facility at (417) 779-5370. From Lampe, take Highway 13 west onto Highway H and continue approximately 5 miles to reach the campground. The site is suitable for families and offers both water-based activities and on-land recreation.

Overview
Baxter is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake.
The highly productive fishing waters of the White River Arm will appeal to anglers, while the Baxter full-service marina offers everything a boater needs from fuel to fishing licenses.Recreation
Whether on water or land, Baxter Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities....

Overview
Baxter is a spacious and sunny campground that sits along the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake.
The highly productive fishing waters of the White River Arm will appeal to anglers, while the Baxter full-service marina offers everything a boater needs from fuel to fishing licenses.Recreation
Whether on water or land, Baxter Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park.

Water sports including tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing are extremely popular on the deep, clear, beautiful waters of Table Rock Lake. The Baxter marina provides rentals from ski boats to life vests, meeting any of your recreation needs.
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
Baxter Campground offers 54 reservable sites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience.

A swim area, boat ramp, playground and nearby full-service marina 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 on the natural history of the area. Baxter Campground is only 23 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.

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