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
Nicole P
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: VIOL
Pictures do not do this campground justice! Will be staying again! Clean showers too!
Chris R
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: VIOL
Nice campground with plenty of shade
Thomas R
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: VIOL
The park attendants are excellent, but I'm tired of the Corp. of Engineers flooding the lake EVERY year. We have been going to Viola for over 20 years and its just been the last 5 or 6 years that they flood it every camping season. It used to be that they would lower the lake in anticipation of spring rains, but not now, because people who have scheduled family vacations don't matter as long as the Corp. can sell that excess water to the electric company. If you're looking for a guaranteed campground site on Table Rock look for one that's elevated above 925 feet and preferably not one run by the Corp. of Engineers.
kathleen c
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: VIOL
One of the best camp grounds we have stayed at on the last 2 years. The only complaint we really have is the parking situations. It's pretty tight.other than that though the grounds were beautiful The lake was a little flooded this time but that was fine. Park attendance or super helpful and super nice. We will surely be back to this one.
Barbara R
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: VIOL
Nice attendants, clean park, easy in/out boat ramps. Convenient Maria and restaurant right by
danny c
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: VIOL
I raised my three children who are in their 30's and one 40 camping at viola mo . was happy to see they replaced a very rusted out fire pit..
Rick M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: VIOL
more bathrooms
Brad O
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: VIOL
We love it there. It is peaceful and has great lake access.
Bev F
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: VIOL
Lovely COE park in a totally rural setting!! The current caretakers, Toni and Marshall are treasures that I hope the Corp appreciates!! They go the extra mile to help and outdo themselves cleaning bathrooms (ugh) and any job that needs doing.
I would suggest that some $$
Be spent to spray weeds in the
RV Sites and add some rock. Weeds are growing in profusion adding a pool cared for appearance in an otherwise idyllic setting. Thanks COE!!
ANN T
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: VIOL
Very nice visit. Park was very pretty and quiet.
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. |
