Noblett Lake

Summary

Noblett Lake Picnic Pavilion provides a sheltered spot for up to 75 people among forests and wildlife near Noblett Lake. Visitors enjoy the day-use area for birding, canoeing, and boating, fishing, the Ridge Runner Trail, and nearby attractions like West Plains, Willow Springs, Cabool, and Mountain Grove.

Overview

Noblett Lake Picnic Pavilion provides a sheltered place among forests, streams and wildlife, for groups to picnic near Noblett Lake. It is a great location for birding, canoeing and boating.

Recreation

Noblett Lake is a popular location for boating, canoeing and fishing. Only electric trolling motors or non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake.

Visitors enjoy the day-use picnic area and the Ridge Runner Trail, a 22-mile remote path that loops hikers through the scenic Ozark Mountains.

Facilities

The pavilion offers seating for up to 75 people. If over 75 people, a special use permit is required; please contact Darla Rein at (417) 683-4428. It is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. There is a vault toilet. Trash collection services are provided. There is no water available; visitors must bring their own. There is no overnight camping allowed in the day use area. Dispersed camping (no amenities provided) is allowed in area across from Noblett Trailhead (old Oak Hill camping area) and below dam (old Sycamore Loop camping area). A parking area for the pavilion and the adjacent trail is available.

Natural Features

The pavilion is set in a forest of oak and pine trees, on the Salem Plateau. It is near Noblett Lake and south of the town of Willow Springs.

Nearby Attractions

West Plains, Willow Springs, Cabool and Mountain Grove are the closest towns.