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About Viola
Number of accommodations: 46
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Marina
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Reviews (203)
What Guests Are Saying
Viola Park is highly praised for its beauty, cleanliness, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite camping destination for many visitors. The well-maintained facilities and friendly hosts contribute positively to the overall experience. Some concerns were noted regarding restroom accessibility and a specific incident involving park management, but these did not overshadow the enjoyable experiences reported by most campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Viola Park is highly praised for its beauty, cleanliness, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite camping destination for many visitors. The well-maintained facilities and friendly hosts contribute positively to the overall experience. Some concerns were noted regarding restroom accessibility and a specific incident involving park management, but these did not overshadow the enjoyable experiences reported by most campers.
Review Summary
Arthur M
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: VIOL
They sell firewood just down the road
Joyce M
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: VIOL
Good location, clean, very nice site with trees and close to the lake. Really enjoyed our stay.
Michelle E
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: VIOL
The grounds are very we'll maintained. This was a great experience!
Elizabeth N
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: VIOL
First time camping at Viola and we enjoyed our stay. We used the swimming area and it was great. We had a site with shade. It did rain a lot, but we made the most of it.
Larry G
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: VIOL
Good time
Darryl D
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: VIOL
Awesome park
Alexcia M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: VIOL
We stayed pretty much the whole weekend at the campsite, and we would walk around the whole campground with the dogs. We read Edgar Allen Poe and ghost stories at night. It was absolutely relaxing.
Alexander S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: VIOL
Wouldn’t hurt to add more fans to the restrooms/showers
Dane R
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: VIOL
Nice and quiet during the week.
Pauline P
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: VIOL
Great Place to Camp. HAD A GREAT TIME. VERY QUIET AND PEACEFUL.
Location Viola
Address:
27501 Big Rock Road
Shell Knob, MO, 65747-9682
United States
The nearest major road is US Highway 65, approximately 20 miles to the east, providing access to the surrounding area.
Elevation: 289 feet
7.3 mi drive to downtown Shell Knob (about 11 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Office hours are between the hours of and , 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.
- 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.
- Large rigs may have trouble navigating these campground roads.
- No off-road vehicles permitted
- One tent and one RV or two tents are allowed per campsite
- 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.
- All pets must be penned, caged or on a 6 foot leash at all times, No Exceptions!!!
- 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.
- Persons bring animals onto project lands are responsible for the proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by these animals.
- Failure to pay day use fees, and or properly display applicable receipt, permit or pass is prohibited.
- No parking in the grass, this is a violation of project land rules!!!
- 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.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
- 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.
- All discounted passes (Golden Age, Senior Lifetime, Senior Annual, Access) must be physically present apon arival. Fraudulant use of a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport (Printouts, photos ect.) is prohibited and will not be discounted.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
