I have to travel to Branson this summer for one of my daughter's dance performance. We will be there 9 days. I have a total of four children and my hubby and myself and a dog. Only one daughter dances and the dance stuff will only occupy a few hours of a few of the days. We tow a 29 foot Four Winds ultralite with my suburban. We've towed this to Florida and Tennessee (from Iowa) in addition to other more local trips, so we are not RV'ing newbies and 'back-in' sites are okay.Please recommend campgrounds that you have enjoyed that meet our needs:1. Near Branson 'strip'.2. Full hookups3. Not "membership only" - we do not have Coast 2 Coast or anything like that.4. Fun, outdoors-y stuff to do for all the rest of the family who are not involved/interested in the dance business. Bikes, swimming, hiking, fishing. We probably will try to do Silver Dollar City, but for the most part we are trying to keep our travel expense as low as possible and we enjoy the fun of just 'hanging out' at a nice campground, playing cards, dominoes, etc.5. Pet-friendly6. Prefer wi-fi access to keep the non-dancers content on rainy days.We have never traveled in this area and are also wondering about non-music-strip things to do. Are there caves to tour near this area?I'm presently looking at Table Rock lake, but it says it doesn't have any 'beach' areas though allows swimming. How does that work?This will be a 'peak season' summer time trip, so I am bracing myself for heavy traffic and tourism, but would like to hear about any 'off the beaten path' things to do/see.Thank you!!

Join Passport America you will get you money back in two days, there are at least 5 Passport America RV parks in Branson and more in the area. We usually stay at Branson's Ozark Country Campground $20 a night with Passport America. That RV park is 3 miles to strip and 8 miles to Silver Dollar City We have not yet been to a bad park in the area but passport saves us $150 or more every trip up to Branson. Also Google Free things to do in Branson.

I know you said no membership parks. But, you might check out Escapees in Hollister. It is a mile from Branson Landing. The rate for full hookups is $24 non-member and $17.50 member. They also have weekly rates. Over nine days, you will 'pay' for the cost of membership in savings by becoming a member.

We stayed at the Branson KOA, just 1/2 mile or less south of the strip. And near the yellow bypass route for ease of bypassing traffic in getting from one end of the strip to the other. And would definitely stay there again. They have several price levels of sites from smaller back in sites to large patio sites with furniture and fireplaces.They do have a pool, hot tub/sauna, a jump pillow (I am too old to try that), playground, wifi, horseshoes, golf cart rental, pontoon boat rental, and breakfast (extra). And they are pet friendly. BUT. They are considerably more expensive than other parks farther from the strip. Particularly because of the 4 children.

Years ago we stayed at ABC RV Park (America's Best Campground). Nice people, good location, many of the sites were far from level, and I saw a number of RVs with wheels way off the ground. If you choose this location, and it was a clean, friendly location, with a tram to town, make sure you reserve a level site.

My family was there for a reunion a couple of years ago. We home-based out of City of Branson RV Park. It's really not much to look at, but worked for a home base for our purposes. It was right on Taneycomo which my Dad liked because he could get up and go trout fishing while he waited for everyone else to get up and around.It was in a good location for what we were doing, it was quiet and night, and seemed to be well kept. We had no problems while there.

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copeland343
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
Join Passport America you will get you money back in two days, there are at least 5 Passport America RV parks in Branson and more in the area. We usually stay at Branson's Ozark Country Campground $20 a night with Passport America. That RV park is 3 miles to strip and 8 miles to Silver Dollar City We have not yet been to a bad park in the area but passport saves us $150 or more every trip up to Branson. Also Google Free things to do in Branson.
dahkota
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
I know you said no membership parks. But, you might check out Escapees in Hollister. It is a mile from Branson Landing. The rate for full hookups is $24 non-member and $17.50 member. They also have weekly rates. Over nine days, you will 'pay' for the cost of membership in savings by becoming a member.
BB_TX
Nomad
Jan 15, 2015
We stayed at the Branson KOA, just 1/2 mile or less south of the strip. And near the yellow bypass route for ease of bypassing traffic in getting from one end of the strip to the other. And would definitely stay there again. They have several price levels of sites from smaller back in sites to large patio sites with furniture and fireplaces.

They do have a pool, hot tub/sauna, a jump pillow (I am too old to try that), playground, wifi, horseshoes, golf cart rental, pontoon boat rental, and breakfast (extra). And they are pet friendly.

BUT. They are considerably more expensive than other parks farther from the strip. Particularly because of the 4 children.
kalynzoo
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
Years ago we stayed at ABC RV Park (America's Best Campground). Nice people, good location, many of the sites were far from level, and I saw a number of RVs with wheels way off the ground. If you choose this location, and it was a clean, friendly location, with a tram to town, make sure you reserve a level site.
rosspulliam
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
My family was there for a reunion a couple of years ago. We home-based out of City of Branson RV Park. It's really not much to look at, but worked for a home base for our purposes. It was right on Taneycomo which my Dad liked because he could get up and go trout fishing while he waited for everyone else to get up and around.

It was in a good location for what we were doing, it was quiet and night, and seemed to be well kept. We had no problems while there.
craig7h
Nomad II
Jan 15, 2015
This past spring we stayed at Wilderness Campground, its tied into Silvar Dollar city. It has a pool, free transportation to Silvar Dollar city. The sites are nice, kind of tight however doable for my 35' 5th wheel. Where ever you pick make your reservations now.
Dave_s_Wife
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
Craig7h I vote for the Wilderness too. In 2011 we stayed for a month. Good friends of ours that we camped with gave us a heads up on buying season passes for Silver Dollar City which paid for itself the first day. We got a discount at the campground because of the pass at Silver Dollar City, they have busses that shuttle you to and from the park to Silver Dollar City. We packed our own lunches to save money because we were there for the shows nearly everyday. Also we bought one of their big refillable cups and got refills for a $1. This was in 2011 so don't know whats changed but good to check into. It is near Branson West so not far from the strip. Here is a link to their pass prices. Season Passes

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mabynack
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2015
rosspulliam wrote:
My family was there for a reunion a couple of years ago. We home-based out of City of Branson RV Park. It's really not much to look at, but worked for a home base for our purposes. It was right on Taneycomo which my Dad liked because he could get up and go trout fishing while he waited for everyone else to get up and around.

It was in a good location for what we were doing, it was quiet and night, and seemed to be well kept. We had no problems while there.

x2.

I was there for Memorial Day three years ago and really enjoyed it. It's walking distance from some of the attractions.

I was disappointed in the "scenic train ride" and wouldn't recommend it. Most of the trip you will see a dirt bank on one side and some trees on the other. Not much scenery.
crudeman
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
mabynack wrote:
rosspulliam wrote:
My family was there for a reunion a couple of years ago. We home-based out of City of Branson RV Park. It's really not much to look at, but worked for a home base for our purposes. It was right on Taneycomo which my Dad liked because he could get up and go trout fishing while he waited for everyone else to get up and around.

It was in a good location for what we were doing, it was quiet and night, and seemed to be well kept. We had no problems while there.

x2.

I was there for Memorial Day three years ago and really enjoyed it. It's walking distance from some of the attractions.

I was disappointed in the "scenic train ride" and wouldn't recommend it. Most of the trip you will see a dirt bank on one side and some trees on the other. Not much scenery.

I second your opinion on the train ride, not much there. I liked Branson Stagecoach RV Park the best of the ones we have stayed at in the past. KOA once and ABC twice. Stagecoach is my choice of those. Great Lil restaurant on property as well.
hbillsmith
Explorer
Jan 15, 2015
We stayed at the goodsam campground on lake tanneycomo. Nice fishing pier and its just a mile or so to the strip. They also rent pontoon boats reasonable.

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