Octoer 8, 2015 Turtle Rock Lake and Dam

Today we did some shopping, again, at a Coleman outlet store and a craft mall, then we hit the road in search of Table Rock Lake and State Park.    We easily found it and it is beautiful.  The lake was formed as the result of a dam built on the White River.  Apparently the White River had to be tamed and several dams were built.  

The state park has camping on the edge of the lake and looked to be a pretty nice place to camp.  They have a huge marina, with lots of boats and we saw several houseboats too.   

While researching this stop, we came across a campground that claims to have the best views of Branson but the reviews were full of caution about a very steep grade on a road near that park.  So we had to check that out and boy were they right, the grade is 19%! No issues for us in our car but not sure I'd want to take the MoHo down or up that grade.

We are headed to see the Oak Ridge Boys tonight.  I think tomorrow will be the Branson Scenic Railway.   

19% grade! 

White River - see the dam in upper left

Boat Launch

You drive on top of the dam here