Shell Knob Picnic Area and Historic CCC Campsite - Shell Knob, MO - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Don't let the word Campsite in this park's name fool you: it does not have any camping. What it is referring to is that this park is the location of a historic Civilian Conservation Corp. Camp. There are even a couple of building remnants from the camp here. Young men stayed here whilst working on projects such as building roads, bridges, and other structures. The camp supplied them with food and a place to stay during the Great Depression. They were required to send some of their pay home to their family.

The view from the overlook of Table Rock Lake on the White River is definitely worth seeing. Other than tennis and the moderate walk to the overlook, there is not a lot of strenuous activities here. It's just a great place to take time to relax and enjoy the view. The very large picnic pavilion is great for company-sized picnics.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 11 acres Is there a trail system?: No If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: None What points of interest are there?: Table Rock Lake Overlook What activities are available?: Tennis Playground Picnicing Hours of accessibility?: Daylight List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Cliffs Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: No fee Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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Date Logged Log User Rating   07/18/2015 MountainWoods visited it