About Viola
Number of accommodations: 46
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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Showers
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Marina
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & 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
Roy E
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: VIOL
nice place
Linda M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: VIOL
Always a great time at Viola! Clean campsites and bathrooms!!
Tammy S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: VIOL
Campground's and Camp hosts were fantastic!!! We Love Viola and camp there several times a year!!
Rhonda B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: VIOL
Our favorite place to camp! Park attendants are great.
HILLARY E
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: VIOL
We live Viola! The people are always so friendly! The facilities and grounds are very well taken care of! Definitely one of my favorite campgrounds! Highly recommend!
Bev F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: VIOL
COE you have a treasure in your park managers Teri and Marshall!! They work so hard, are always helpful and cheerful!
We always look forward to returning to Viola.
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: VIOL
This is a very nice campground and the campground manager was very nice. Shower house could be updated a little but other than that it’s very nice
Joel R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: VIOL
Campsite was very clean and shaded. Host was very nice. Highly recommend. Thanks
Julia L
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: VIOL
Great spot. Friendly staff. Good swimming area for kids
Saam M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: VIOL
Love this campground! Marina & swimming area nearby! I’ll definitely be back!
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. |