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13 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Town23 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Missouri, United States.
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Town28 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City and county seat of Polk County, Missouri, United States.
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Town30 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Lawrence County, Missouri, United States.
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38 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (49 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Amusement park.
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40 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (46 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Taney County, Missouri, United States.
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State park42 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park of Missouri.
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State park43 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in southwest Missouri.
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National park site60 miles west · straight-line distance
National monument in the United States.
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State park60 miles northeast · straight-line distance
State park in Missouri, United States.
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Things to do76 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (128 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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78 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Reservoir in central Missouri, United States.
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National park site89 miles south · straight-line distance
National river in northern Arkansas, USA.
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112 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (137 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Capital city of the U.S. state of Missouri and seat of Cole County.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 134 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
2 miles south · straight-line distanceSmithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
The American National Fish and Wildlife Museum, Wonders of Wildlife, is a $52 million, 92,000-square-foot museum celebrating man's interaction with nature and our responsibility to manage wildlife resources.
Ranger programs
10 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action.
HikingHistoryHorseback riding
25 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (38 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cobb Ridge Campground is adjacent to the Chadwick Riding area, which is popular among and off-road vehicles (dirt bikes; ATVs and side by sides 50 inches or less) enthusiasts.
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33 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (50 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cedar Ridge is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
BoatingCampingFishingSwimmingWater sports
34 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Masters is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
BoatingCampingFishingPicnickingSwimming
35 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Ruark Bluff East Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
BoatingCampingFishingSwimmingWildlife viewing
35 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (50 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Ruark Bluff West is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
BoatingCampingFishingSwimmingWildlife viewing
36 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cape Fair is a spacious and shady campground that sits along the James River Arm of Table Rock Lake.
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38 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Aunts Creek campground is located on the James River Arm of Table Rock Lake. With easy access to the highly productive waters of the James River Arm, fishermen and campers looking to fish, will find no shortage of angling opportunities.
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38 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Hawker Point Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
BoatingCampingFishingWildlife viewing
39 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
River Run Park is conveniently located just below Powersite Dam allowing quick lake access for fishing or recreational watersports. Recreation Hiking, birding, all types of water sports, and in-season hunting are featured attractions.
BoatingCampingSwimming
40 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (50 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Crabtree Cove is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
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40 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Indian Point is a green and spacious campground on the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the mountainous Missouri countryside.
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41 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Orleans Trail Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
BoatingCampingFishingSwimmingWildlife viewing
42 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Escape from the hustle and bustle of city-life at Beaver Creek, a small, quiet campground tucked between a forested area and the lower shores of Bull Shoals Lake.
BoatingCamping
42 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (55 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lightfoot Landing is a smaller campground compared to neighboring park areas, making it a more quiet and peaceful location for boating and fishing on Pomme de Terre Lake, known as the ''Gem of the Ozarks.'' Recreation The lake is well…
CampingPicnicking
42 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (53 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is a very popular sandy swimming beach along the shores of Table Rock Lake.
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42 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
A popular lake in the scenic Missouri Ozarks.
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42 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Park is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri.
Camping
43 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Winding through the valleys of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Table Rock Lake is a paradise for boaters, scuba divers, campers and fishermen alike.
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47 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Cool, clear spring waters make this lake the "Gem of the Ozarks."
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60 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm.
HistoryPicnicking
63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas, Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
66 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds.
BikingHikingHistoryHorseback ridingWildlife viewing
71 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Bull Shoals Lake, located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, is popular year-round as each season unfolds a new panorama. Summer contrasts lush green hardwoods and cedar glades against towering rocky bluffs and unusual rock formations.
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73 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks, Truman features excellent fishing, a regional visitor center and powerplant exhibit area. Rugged hills, scenic bluffs, hardwood forest and prairie offer some of the best scenery in the State.
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84 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states.
CampingFishingHikingPaddlingWildlife viewing
88 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Promises made and broken! Who deserves to be free? The fight for freedom! Soldiers fighting settlers! Each of these stories is a link in the chain of events that encircled Fort Scott from 1842-1873.
History
89 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Norfork Lake provides both open breezy stretches for sailing and quiet, secluded coves which are ideal for water sports. Undeveloped shoreline allows for ample room to enjoy the hills and hollows.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingNature educationOff-highway vehiclesPicnickingWater sports
97 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
BackpackingBikingBird WatchingBoatingCampingCanoeingDispersed CampingFishing
100 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1986 (formerly Oklahoma Bat Caves National Wildlife Refuge until 1995) to protect the federally threatened and endangered species found in the Ozark Plateau’s cave system, including…
HuntingRanger programs
103 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 primarily for the preservation and restoration of bottomland hardwood forest.
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112 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork rivers are two of the finest floating rivers found anywhere.
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120 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
to Kansas' "Little Ozarks"! Located 5 miles east of Cherryvale, Kansas. Five beautiful park areas are offered by the Corps of Engineers for camping, picnicking, and other outdoor activities.
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124 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Ozark Lake extends 36 miles along the Arkansas River. The shoreline of the lake varies from steep bluffs and tree-lined banks to open farm lands and level fields. Many outdoor activities offer excellent recreational opportunities.
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126 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The lower Missouri River is the largest free-flowing river in the United States, encompassing nearly 1.5 million acres of bottomland habitat for fish, wildlife and plants, while providing commercial transportation and recreation…
BirdingBoatingFishingHikingHuntingNature educationNon-Motorized BoatingPhotography
132 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by the Kansas State Park System, Hillsdale offers camping, fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, equestrian trails, and relaxation within 40 minutes of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
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134 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located near the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests, the picturesque shoreline, excellent fishing and abundant wildlife provide ideal conditions for nature enthusiasts and camera bugs.
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134 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Located in Kansas City, Grandview and Lee's Summit, Missouri. Longview, a 930 acre lake provides recreational facilities including camping, 14 picnic shelters, swimming beach, 27 hole golf course, softball fields, 6 miles of paved bicycle…
Wildlife viewing
134 miles south · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Marshfield, Bolivar, Mount Vernon, Silver Dollar City, Branson. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 23 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 28 miles north in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 30 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 32 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 42 miles, including Cobb Ridge (25 miles southeast), Cedar Ridge (Mo) (33 miles northwest), Masters (MO) (34 miles northwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.