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Shell Knob Recreation Site is situated along a bluff overlooking the White River arm of beautiful Table Rock Lake, in an unincorporated portion of Shell Knob. It is a great location to relax and enjoy being away from it all. The site can best be described as resembling a city park with a view. Even though it is near numerous subdivisions, Shell Knob is an unincorporated community.
The pavilion was once the site of Civilian Conservation Corps camp, which operated from 1936 to 1942. Several historic features are still visible within the site. The surrounding area is heavily wooded and provides scenic forest views.
A tennis court, sand volleyball court, a double horseshoe pit and a playground are available. A short walking trail leads to a scenic overlook of Table Rock Lake.
The site includes a lighted pavilion with kitchen facilities, numerous picnic tables and two parking areas. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available only during warm weather months. Only the pavilion can be rented, not the entire site.
Table Rock Lake, which offers all kinds of recreational opportunities, is adjacent to the Shell Knob Recreation Site.
From Shell Knob, take Highway 39 to Highway YY. Follow Highway YY 1 mile east to entrance on the right (south) side of the road.
Nice place, has a good swim area, and great things for kids and adults.
Clean kid friendly, picnic tables, bbq grills, basketball court with tennis and a pavilion you can reserve
It has always been a cool place to hang out but recently the park rangers have torn the park to shreds. They took apart the benches and tables so there aren't any places to sit. Shame it used to be a nice park. They have put some wooden picnic tables in so now there is some places to sit and relax.
Cute. Loved the lookout and the rock walls along the trail. Trail is short, but has a bunch of picnic tables with small fire circles for each area.
