Shell Knob Rec Site Pavilion
Closed — Closed for the season. Open April through October for day use only. The pavilion can be reserved up to 12 months in advance through Recreation.gov at $50 per day.
About
Shell Knob Recreation Site sits on a bluff overlooking the White River arm of Table Rock Lake in Mark Twain National Forest. The site features a historic lighted pavilion with kitchen facilities that can accommodate up to 75 people, available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Built on the former site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that operated from 1936 to 1942, the recreation area includes tennis and sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a playground, and numerous picnic tables scattered throughout the wooded grounds. A short walking trail leads to a scenic overlook of Table Rock Lake. The site is maintained and operated by the Shell Knob Lions Club in partnership with the Forest Service. The pavilion includes electricity, a sink with running water (accessible with reservation), picnic tables, and grills. Accessible vault toilets are provided, and drinking water is available during warm weather months. This is a day-use area only; overnight camping is not permitted.
Directions
From Shell Knob, take Highway 39 for 1 mile to Highway YY. Make a left onto Highway YY and travel about 1 mile to the entrance on the right (south) side of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.marktwainnf@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (417) 683-4428 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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