Aunts Creek

- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Is Aunts Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 12 alerts for Mark Twain National Forest.
Crane Lake Dam
Agency alert covering Mark Twain National Forest · USFS · Mark Twain National Forest
Delays on Forest Road 557
Agency alert covering Mark Twain National Forest · USFS · Mark Twain National Forest
Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure Extended (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)
Agency alert covering Mark Twain National Forest · USFS · Mark Twain National Forest
Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)
Agency alert covering Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · Order 09-05-21-26-06 · USFS · Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District
Forest Order 09-05-21-26-03 National Forest System Road 566 Closure
Agency alert covering Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · Order 09-05-21-26-03 · USFS · Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Mark Twain National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Overview Aunts Creek campground is located on the James River Arm of Table Rock Lake. With easy access to the highly productive waters of the James River Arm, fishermen and campers looking to fish, will find no shortage of angling opportunities. The campground is primarily wooded with most sites offering a sweeping view of the water and surrounding foothills of the Ozark Mountains.Recreation Whether on water or land, Aunts Creek campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. While the lake boasts an abundance of crappie, catfish, and bluegill, Table Rock is most famous for bass, and is acclaimed as one of the best bass fishing lakes in this hemisphere. Table Rock Lakeshore Trail, about two 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 nature's colorful fall foliage. The trail also offers beautiful views of Table Rock Lake. Other hiking and mountain biking opportunities are available at the Mark Twain National Forest, parts of which are easily accessible from the campground. Click here for more information.Facilities Aunts Creek offers 55 reservable campsites, along with one large reservable group picnic shelter. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience. A boat ramp and swimming area are located at the campground, providing visitors with convenient access to the water. Right next to the swimming area, visitors will find a playground and grassy picnic area, perfect for spending a day outdoors.Natural Features Table Rock Lake is a beautiful, clear body of water surrounded by a forest of oak and hickory trees. The scenic waters wind down through the valleys and hollows of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. More than five million visitors a 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. Nearby Attractions The Dewey Short Visitors Center is located at the south end of Table Rock Dam. It offers three educational films focused on the history of the dam, the story of Lewis and Clark and the history of eagles and their endangerment in the state of Missouri. The visitor center also contains exhibits on the natural history of the area. Aunts Creek Campground is only 15 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
Local outfitters
- Float Eureka25 mi away
- Kings River Outfitters27 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Table Rock LakeLake fishing4.3 mi
Cape FairLake fishing5.2 mi
Mill CreekRiver fishing5.6 mi
Indian PointLake fishing6.9 mi- Piney Creek - South LoopHiking8 mi
Piney Creek-Tower LoopHikingPhoto: My Blue Van, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)8 mi- Glade TrailHiking9.2 mi
- Dewey Bald TrailHiking9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Mill CreekRiver fishing · ~10 min drive
- Cape FairLake fishing · ~9 min drive
- Roaring RiverRiver fishing · ~37 min drive
- Buffalo RiverRiver fishing · ~1h 16m drive
- Shell Knob Rec Site PavilionRiver fishing · ~15 min drive
- Indian PointLake fishing · ~12 min drive
- White RiverRiver fishing · ~48 min drive
- Crooked CreekRiver fishing · ~1h 16m drive
- Old Highway 86River fishing · ~19 min drive
- Eagle RockLake fishing · ~31 min drive
Best time to visit Aunts Creek
Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
45° / 22°
6 wet
Feb
50° / 25°
6 wet
Mar
59° / 34°
8 wet
Apr
68° / 43°
10 wet
May
77° / 53°
11 wet
Jun
85° / 63°
9 wet
Jul
89° / 66°
8 wet
Aug
89° / 65°
7 wet
Sep
82° / 56°
7 wet
Oct
70° / 44°
8 wet
Nov
58° / 33°
7 wet
Dec
47° / 25°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Galena, MO, 9.1 mi away at 1,027 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.





