Viola

- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago
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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 Viola sits along the Kings River Arm of Table Rock Lake in the Missouri countryside. Boaters and water sports enthusiasts are particularly drawn to Viola for its easy access to the clear blue waters of Table Rock Lake.Recreation Whether on water or land, Viola Campground offers visitors countless recreational activities. Picnicking, swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the park. Kings River Marina, located in the Viola Recreation Area offers everything from fuel to equipment rentals, to boat storage for visitors. Fishing licenses can also be purchased at the marina and anglers can go from there to try their hand at the excellent bass fishing the lake provides. Adjacent to the Marina, a playground, boat ramp and designated swimming area, each provide endless avenues for outdoors entertainment.Facilities Viola Campground offers 56 reservable campsites. Amenities like hot showers, drinking water, a dump station and electric hookups create a comfortable camping experience.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. Viola Campground is about 36 miles from Branson, Missouri, which offers grocery stores, gas and additional tourist attractions.
Local outfitters
- Float Eureka14 mi away
- Kings River Outfitters17 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Campbell PointLake fishing3.4 mi
Shell Knob Rec Site PavilionRiver fishing3.5 mi
Big MLake fishing4.6 mi
BaxterRiver fishing5.2 mi- Piney Creek - South LoopHiking7.4 mi
Eagle RockLake fishing7.9 mi- Piney Creek Wilderness TrailHiking8 mi
Piney Creek-Tower LoopHikingPhoto: My Blue Van, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Shell Knob Rec Site PavilionRiver fishing · ~6 min drive
- Eagle RockLake fishing · ~14 min drive
- Roaring RiverRiver fishing · ~23 min drive
- Buffalo RiverRiver fishing · ~1h 7m drive
- Mill CreekRiver fishing · ~15 min drive
- Cape FairLake fishing · ~20 min drive
- White RiverRiver fishing · ~29 min drive
- Crooked CreekRiver fishing · ~1h 20m drive
- Aunts CreekRiver fishing · ~18 min drive
- Indian PointLake fishing · ~25 min drive
Best time to visit Viola
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, 18.3 mi away at 1,027 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.




