About Old Highway 86
Number of accommodations: 77
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (605)
What Guests Are Saying
Old Highway 86 campground is consistently praised for its cleanliness, beautiful lake views, and friendly, helpful hosts. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and spacious, level sites. The campground's peaceful atmosphere and proximity to Branson enhance the overall experience, making it a favorite destination for returning visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Old Highway 86 campground is consistently praised for its cleanliness, beautiful lake views, and friendly, helpful hosts. Campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and spacious, level sites. The campground's peaceful atmosphere and proximity to Branson enhance the overall experience, making it a favorite destination for returning visitors.
Review Summary
Kelly G
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
Site 14 was perfect! It had a good amount of shade with access to the water and lots of space. It’s only a short drive to a gas station/convenience store which was nice and the ladies attending the campground were so sweet! I definitely hope to stay again next year.
John P
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
We go to 86 many times a year and love the park and attendance. But each year the dog population has grown and is now out of control.
It has become a dog park, some sites having 5 and six dogs on it. Dog’s barking every time they see another dog’s being walk down the street.
I am a dog lover and don’t take my dog camping with us. There has to be some kind of limit on how many dogs can be on a site.
If we could find a pet free park, that was like 86, we would stop going to 86.
I know it’s not just us that have seen the pet population grow, as others campers have talked with us about this issue.
Many do not pickup after there pets and I do approach them when I see it and tell them not to leave that for other camper and they need to be more responsible for their pets.
Help with this, and add limit’s and more cost to those that choices to bring all these barking dogs that bark at other dogs or all the squirrels running around.
Please!!
Karen M
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
we had site 35 right on the water. it was so spacious, and nice. Saw a sailboat one day too. lots of kids in this campground riding bikes. there is a swimming area too. nice staff and park.
Ralf K
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
Campground is kept immaculate. Staff is friendly and helpful. Mentioned to a staff member we were leaving, but didn't want to. She found us another empty spot for an additional two nights. We enjoy our stays there.
Rob S
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
Positives: (some depend on what you want):
It is very well monitored and managed by attendants, the host, and Rangers. It feels like a very safe place to camp. It is clean and well kept. It is kid and family friendly with safety and activities in mind. Most of the sites have a great view of the lake with many having good access for a paddle board or kayak. Our site was one of the more private ones with no neighbor to one side. Sites are mostly flat with good RV/Trailer access.
Negatives:(some depend on what you want):
It’s a very busy and crowded camp ground. Sites are pretty close together. Our site unfortunately had one of the worst views(relatively speaking) and was down low with very little breeze. The cove we were in had a party barge set anchor for an extended period with loud music and a party crowd(again, depends on what you want…we wanted peace and quiet). Lots of bikers and walkers frequently pass by(everyone was very friendly but takes away from the privacy and serenity aspect).
Summary:
If you don’t mind a busy camp ground, a lot of people passing by your site, and sites that are a bit packed in, the rest of the 86 camp experience is wonderful. It is beautiful, a prime location, family friendly, and safe.
Megan P
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
Everyone was super helpful and nice and the campground and bathrooms were very clean :)
Anne M
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
Beautiful location on a penninusla, clean facilities. Hard to get into because it’s top notch.
Gary R
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
Best Park ever. Been going there over 50 years now.
David T
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
This was our first camp out with our new camper. It was absolutely amazing. The park is beautiful and well-kept.
Michael P
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: OLD HIGHWAY 86
This is a great campground. We will definitely return when we are in the area. The road to get to the campground is winding but manageable. We stayed in Site 08 right by the boat docks. Very easy to maneuver and set up. We did not use the bath house or restrooms so cannot comment on them. The campground was clean and well kept except the garbage pickup had not been in yet and the dumpsters were quite full and a bit smelly. All the personnel we met were very friendly and helpful. We were only here for two days. There appears to be many fun things to do within 15-20 miles. Many people were boating, kayaking and fishing. There was swimming in a designated area. We travel in a Class A, towing a 2500 GMC Sierra.
Location Old Highway 86
Address:
1791 State Hwy Uu
Blue Eye, MO, 65611-7268
United States
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 65 and turn west onto Highway 86. After 6 miles turn north on Highway UU and follow signs to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.5594 / -93.3194
Elevation: 279 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Office hours are between the hours of 8:00 a.m-10:00a.m. and from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m, seven days a week. Camphost and or Rangers will issue campground hangtags after valid check-in. Please check-out on departure. If Camphost is not present, please drop pink tag off at the dropbox. |
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ALL personal equipment (boats, trailers, personal supplies etc. ) must be stored at reserved campsites. No equipment shall be stored in boat ramp/day-use parking for overnight storage. |
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No off-road vehicles permitted |
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One tent and one RV or two tents are allowed per campsite |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Sanitation, No dumping of household trash, gray water, rubbish, black water or any other waste material or waste liquid. All waste generated must deposed of at the dump station or removed from the project lands. |
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Failure to pay day use fees, and or properly display applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited. |
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Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. |
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Please be advised that providing business services within a USACE campground is prohibited per Title 327.18(a) The engaging in or solicitation of business on project lands or waters without the express written permission of the District Commander is prohibited. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery & set-up, firewood sales and delivery. |
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All discounted passes (Golden Age, Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, Access) must be physically present upon arrival. Fraudulant use of a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport (Printouts, photos ect.) is prohibited and will not be discounted. |