About Moonshine Beach Rec. Area
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2026 Season availability
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- Parking
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Reviews (19)
What Guests Are Saying
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is a beautiful and family-friendly spot with clear water, a large swimming area, and ample shaded picnic tables, making it perfect for gatherings. The covered pavilion is great for comfort on hot days, and the facilities are convenient, including restrooms and grills. While it can get crowded during peak times, early arrival is recommended, and a warning sign for hot playground surfaces would enhance safety for children.
What Guests Are Saying
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is a beautiful and family-friendly spot with clear water, a large swimming area, and ample shaded picnic tables, making it perfect for gatherings. The covered pavilion is great for comfort on hot days, and the facilities are convenient, including restrooms and grills. While it can get crowded during peak times, early arrival is recommended, and a warning sign for hot playground surfaces would enhance safety for children.
Review Summary
Carl S
July 14, 2021
Our pavilion was labeled and ready to go, family had a great time at the beach!
Shari W
July 26, 2022
The pavilion worked perfect for our family of 17; 10 adults and seven children age 8 and under. We were able to drive our vehicles close to the pavilion to unpack our gear for the day. The pavilion is very close to the water so it was convenient to go back and forth from water to shade, food, etc. Plenty of room to spread out to play bean bag games in the shade or for the kids to lay on blankets to watch a movie together. We didn’t use them, but there are also two large grills available within the Pavilion. A must do for large families visiting the lake!
Charlotte U
August 8, 2023
There were multiple other families that just used the space also. There was no sign indicating it was reserved. There were also so many flies we couldn’t set food out. It was dirty and didn’t allow us to enjoy the space.
Bethany Mulvany
May 19, 2024
This beach was great, super clean and not crowned at all(we went in May before the season started). It had a large pavilion, picnic tables, grills, playground and bathroom. Everything you need for a great beach day!
april wood
June 3, 2024
Very nice beach for the price. We paid $5 for our family to park at the beach. Alot of people there but not super crowded. Water was cold for us so didn't stay in it long. They do have grilling and picnic areas and places to wash the sand off.
Amanda mills
July 1, 2024
One of our favorite stops on this vacation!! So beautiful, water was nice and cool, and clean! The kids loved finding rocks in the water, and fish. People were set up like it was a beach. The sand/rocks were VERY HOT, so definitely bring shoes that can get wet.
Carl S
July 9, 2024
The pavilion is perfect for a large family gathering.
Daniel Bergonzoni (Berg)
August 20, 2025
This was the perfect place to swim and cool off on a hot summer day! There’s plenty of room for everyone on the beach and in the water. And there’s an area to sit in the shade on picnic tables. We stayed on the sand and in the water mostly though.
Steven Twixer
August 27, 2025
Great beach area that is very clean and nice warm water in the summer. There are also awesome sunsets here just before they close. It is $5 per vehicle entry fee as of 2025.
Jamie C
November 15, 2025
Rented the pavilion for a large party. It worked out great. There are about 12 tables, two large grills, and bathrooms nearby.
Location & Directions for Moonshine Beach Rec. Area
3778 South Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616 United States
Elevation: 293 ft
Getting There
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 165 to Table Rock Dam. The park is just north of the dam.
Highway access
Moonshine Beach Rec. Area is accessed via State Highway 165, which connects to major routes in the Branson area. It is located near Table Rock Dam.
Policies & Rules
General
- NO CASH PAYMENT. This is a credit card/debit card only facility. Day use purchases can be made at the self automated fee machine.
- ALL occupants must occupy vehicle at all times. Foot traffic is prohibited from entering beach area.
- No off-road vehicles permitted
- No pets allowed
- Parking is limited; carpooling is suggested
- $5 fee per vehicle
- New hours of operation, park is open from .
- 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.
- No parking in the grass, this is a violation of project land rules!!!
- Failure to pay day use fees, and or properly display applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited.
- Any and all Garbage, trash, litter or any other kind of waste must be removed from the project lands or disposed of in proper trash receptacles. All project lands will be kept free of trash and litter during periods of occupancy.
- Parking within the boat ramp parking lot for beach access is prohibited.
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