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Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is a very popular sandy swimming beach along the shores of Table Rock Lake.
Unlike the smaller swimming areas at the campgrounds surrounding Table Rock Lake, Moonshine beach is spacious enough to make visitors forget they are actually on a lake and not at the ocean.
Table Rock Lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees. Its waters wind down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
More than five million visitors per year take advantage of this recreational oasis. Originally built for flood control, the Table Rock Dam has created a lake that boasts 779 miles of shoreline for the public to enjoy.
Whether on water or land, Moonshine Beach Recreation Area offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park.
Soaking up the sun and cooling off in the bright blue waters of Table Rock Lake are the most popular activities at Moonshine Beach. For visitors looking to spend some time exploring the shore, the adjacent Dewey Short Visitor Center offers a hiking trail leaving from the grounds.
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail, about 2 miles long, runs from the Dewey Short Visitor Center to the Table Rock State Park Marina. During the spring hikers will see dogwood, serviceberry and redbud trees in bloom as well as many wildflower species. During the autumn months, visitors are treated to natures colorful fall foliage. The trail also offers beautiful views of Table Rock Lake.
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area offers a large group picnic shelter and can accommodate up to 75 guests. Moonshine Beach is the only sand swim beach at Table Rock Lake, and with the beach, a volleyball court, boat ramp and picnic area all provided, its the perfect destination for large parties or family functions.
The Dewey Short Visitor Center features interactive exhibits, great lake views, a film about the area and construction of Table Rock Dam. For more information please call 1-877-444-6777.
The visitor center also contains exhibits about the natural history of the area. Those visitors arriving by boat can take advantage of the courtesy dock.
Moonshine Beach Recreation Area is just outside of Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
From Branson, Missouri, take Highway 165 to Table Rock Dam. The park is just north of the dam.
My kids and I enjoy coming here to swim, have a picnic and just enjoy our time together. There are bathrooms and showers to wash the sand off. BBQ grills, playground, just a little bit of almost everything for all ages.
Found this little gem on our last day of vacation. Wish we would’ve found it sooner as we could’ve saved a lot of money by not going to so many museums! This beach was only $5/car to get on and could pack food to eat. We weren’t prepared which was the cause of us having to leave after about 3.5 hours. Had we brought snacks we would’ve stayed all day!!! This was definitely one of our favorite finds!
While my family was st a family reunion in Branson, we decided to check out Moonshine Beach on our last afternoon in town. It was beautiful! The water was warm, and the nice breeze was in the air. It's just an all-around great experience. They have sand and shells. Bathrooms and showers so you can get the sand off of you before getting back in your vehicle. My daughter was the one who discovered this beach option. We will most definitely be back in the future.
Wonderful beach with fairly easy access. There are bathrooms with some outdoor showers. There is 1 large Pavillion and 6 small 1 table Pavillions. It cost 5 dollars per car to get in. It's the middle of June and the water is cool not cold. The parking lot was about halfway filled and there were still plenty of space on the beach. I would suggest getting here before noon to secure a covered table.
Please check out Moonshine Beach in Branson, if you get the chance! I went with my sister, my kids and niece. It's 6 bucks per vehicle to get in and you get to stay as long as you want. The view is beautiful and you can search for small seashells until your heart is content. We had a great time!
