Mill Creek

- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
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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 Mill Creek is a spacious and sunny campground on the White River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. Many campsites within this park are located adjacent to the waters edge, with the remaining campsites only a short walk from the water with some of the best views on the lake.Recreation Whether on water or land, Mill Creek Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hunting, 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 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 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. A boat ramp, swimming beach, basketball court and volleyball court are provided. The campground is surrounded by water on three sides, providing visitors with convenient access to the lake.Facilities Mill Creek Campground offers 67 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 beach, boat ramp, playground, basketball and volleyball court make the campground perfect for family trips.Natural Features 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. 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 about the natural history of the area. Mill Creek Campground is about 18 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
Local outfitters
- Float Eureka22 mi away
- Kings River Outfitters23 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Table Rock LakeLake fishing2.8 mi
BaxterRiver fishing3.8 mi
Aunts CreekRiver fishing5.6 mi
Indian PointLake fishing5.8 mi- Table Rock Lakeshore TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Chinquapin TrailHiking7.9 mi
- White River Corridor TrailHiking8 mi
- White River Bluffs TrailHiking8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Aunts CreekRiver fishing · ~10 min drive
- Indian PointLake fishing · ~10 min drive
- Roaring RiverRiver fishing · ~37 min drive
- Buffalo RiverRiver fishing · ~1h 6m drive
- Old Highway 86River fishing · ~12 min drive
- Cape FairLake fishing · ~18 min drive
- White RiverRiver fishing · ~44 min drive
- Crooked CreekRiver fishing · ~1h 9m drive
- Shell Knob Rec Site PavilionRiver fishing · ~15 min drive
- Eagle RockLake fishing · ~29 min drive
Best time to visit Mill 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, 14.7 mi away at 1,027 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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