Baxter

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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

417-779-5370

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Baxter, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• BaxterHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Campbell PointHike · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Piney Creek Wilderness Area LoopHike · 7.6 mi long · 8.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail through the Piney Creek Wilderness Area in the Mark Twain National Forest. OpenStreetMap

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• Indian PointHike · 9.6 mi from campShow on map
• Big MHike · 9.7 mi from campShow on map
• Old Highway 86Hike · 10.1 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Mill Creek (missouri)Bike ride · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Gateway City Park TrailBike ride · 0.6 mi long · Easy · 24.7 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Kyles Landing to ErbiePaddling and rafting · 3-4 Hours · 37.3 mi from camp

  Downstream from the hustle and bustle of Kyles Landing, one can find solitude among this comparatively quiet, 5.7-mile stretch of river snaking through the Ponca Wilderness. National Park Service

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• Paddle Steel Creek to Kyles LandingPaddling and rafting · 4-6 Hours · 37.6 mi from camp

  Hands-down the most beloved and popular section of the upper river, the 8-mile section from Steel Creek to Kyles Landing meanders through the heart of the Ponca Wilderness past towering… National Park Service

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• Paddle Erbie to OzarkPaddling and rafting · 3-4 Hours · 37.9 mi from camp

  A serene, 5.4-mile stretch of the Buffalo River winds between Erbie and Ozark and offers excellent opportunities for solitude and wildlife watching. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Big Joe BaldPeak · 968 ft · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bread Tray MountainPeak · 1,355 ft · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• Panther CaveCave · 16.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.