About Viola
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Showers -
Marina -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (95)
What Guests Are Saying
Viola is a highly praised campground known for its beauty, cleanliness, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among RV campers. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly hosts, and enjoyable activities like fishing and kayaking. While there were some concerns about restroom accessibility and a few issues with park management, overall experiences have been positive, with many planning to return in the future.
What Guests Are Saying
Viola is a highly praised campground known for its beauty, cleanliness, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among RV campers. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly hosts, and enjoyable activities like fishing and kayaking. While there were some concerns about restroom accessibility and a few issues with park management, overall experiences have been positive, with many planning to return in the future.
Review Summary
Susan W
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 50, Loop: VIOL
Nice campsite, good shade, clean bathrooms and lake are is well kept
Debra B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 35, Loop: VIOL
Hard to back camper into some camp spots. Not much parking at camp site.
Jim C
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 30, Loop: VIOL
Clean and Friendly second time staying at Viola
Peggy H
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 40, Loop: VIOL
Care givers are wonderful. Very convenient by the Marina
kelly s
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 22, Loop: VIOL
Gate attendant charged my 2nd vehicle $5.00 to get into the park. the driver told him he was with the ST.Michels
Thomas R
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 52, Loop: VIOL
The campsite floods almost every year ruining our vacation time in either May or June. The Corp of Engineers is to blame as they do not drop the lake levels during the winter as required. I am in the process of writing to my Congressman concerning the Corp not following their own established procedures in anticipation of the spring rains and flooding porblems.
Bruce W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 51, Loop: VIOL
We parked our camper here for two nights while visiting friends across the road. We really like the sites and will come back to camp in the future. We were surprised the season closed on Sep 15th, which seemed about six weeks early.
Ricki B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 44, Loop: VIOL
Camping sites are layed out in the wrong direction. Closed season to early need to stay open until November 1st. Beautiful area, great people, enjoyed being there.
Roger S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 29, Loop: VIOL
Great couple that took care of the campground only complaint is itβs hard to get rvs in and out of a lot of the campsites
Hilary H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: VIOL
Great place to camp! We kept to ourselves and didn't really talk to anyone else but with covid hitting the area hard once again this was for the best! We really enjoyed labor day weekend going out on the boat and doing some fishing. Very peaceful environment!
Location Viola
Address:
27501 Big Rock Road
Shell Knob, MO, 65747-9682
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 36.5617 / -93.5947
Elevation: 289 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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Large rigs may have trouble navigating these campground roads. |
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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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All pets must be penned, caged or on a 6 foot leash at all times, No Exceptions!!! |
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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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Persons bring animals onto project lands are responsible for the proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by these animals. |
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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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No parking in the grass, this is a violation of project land rules!!! |
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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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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. |
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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 apon arival. Fraudulant use of a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport (Printouts, photos ect.) is prohibited and will not be discounted. |
