Big Bay Recreation Area
Big Bay Recreation Area is set in a red cedar and hardwood forest on the shore of beautiful 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake, a premier vacation spot in the Ozarks. The facility features; picnicking, vault toilet in picnic area, and a boat ramp with parking area near picnic area. Visitors will need to bring their own water for drinking.
For more information on Table Rock Lake visit the Army Corp of Engineers website.
A full service marina and beach are located nearby at Campbell Point. The area is within an hour of attractions at Eureka Springs, AR and Branson, MO.
Photos of Big Bay Recreation Area
General Information
January - December
Day Use Hours 6 am to 10 pm
When visiting, please remember
- No overnight camping in day use areas at any time of year.
- Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area
- No trash containers; please pack out all your trash.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- Do not move the barriers at the boat launch.
Day Use: $5/vehicle/day.
Please keep dogs on a leash.
Address: 1006 S. Jefferson Ava, MO 65608
Phone: 417-683-4428
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; District Offices closed 1 - 1:30 for lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.marktwainnf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.61968
Longitude: -93.57006635
Directions
From Shell Knob
- go north on Hwy 39 for 1 mile to the junction of Hwy YY.
- Turn right and follow Hwy YY east 2.5 miles.
- Turn left on County Road/Big Bay Road for .5 mile to Big Bay Recreation area.
Parking
9 vehicles with trailers
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
The toilet is accessible
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking - Single Info
Picnic area has picnic tables and pedestal grills.
No. of Sites
5 sites
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
The 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake features several species of bass, sunfish, catfish, crappie, and other game fish species.
For more information about fishing at Table Rock Lake visit the Missouri Department of Conservation website.
Fish Species
Bass – black, largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, white; walleye, bluegill, goggle-eye, catfish, paddlefish
Fishing Mode
boat, shore
Fishing Platform
None
Water Temperature
Cold
Fishing Method
Pole
Boating - Motorized Info
A concrete boat launch provides access to Table Rock Lake
Type of Craft
Fishing Boats, Bass Boats, Dinghies, Electric Boats, Flat Boats, Jon Boats
Size Restrictions
None
Motor Type
gas, electric