Overview
Shell Knob is a small town in the Southwest Missouri Ozarks and a lake resort community. It is located near the western edge of Tablerock Lake. Shell Knob is quiet small town, which sees a spike in activity during the summer holiday (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day) as the out of town lake visitors pour into town.
1 sights · 1 places to eat · 21 places to stay
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Table Rock Lake
A man made lake located on White River. Activities include boating, fishing, scuba diving, camping, hiking and hunting. The lake is a destination location in Missouri and one of the bass fishing locations in the country.…
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Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BKG Branson Airport, Branson — 23 mi away. Directions
- HRO Boone County Airport, Harrison — 34 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 130 mi away (major hub). Directions
Highway 39 runs North / South through Shell Knob. Located approx. 10 miles North of the Missouri / Arkansas border. Shell Knob sits on the western end of Tablerock Lake.
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Get in
Highway 39 runs North / South through Shell Knob. Located approx. 10 miles North of the Missouri / Arkansas border. Shell Knob sits on the western end of Tablerock Lake.
There is a small airport which will accommodate small airplanes.
Get around
By car as there is no public transportation.
See
There are some beautiful back roads to drive on, some nice views of the lake.
See Table Rock Lake
A man made lake located on White River. Activities include boating, fishing, scuba diving, camping, hiking and hunting. The lake is a destination location in Missouri and one of the bass fishing locations in the country.
Do
- Fishing, Swimming, Jet Ski etc. on the lake
Buy
There are a few small local shops that carry antiques / crafts.
Shop Sawtooth Mill
Shop The Old Church Shop
Eat
Eat Steak Inn
A favorite place for dinner located about a half mile south of the bridge. Excellent Steaks, reasonable price.
Sleep
Stay Amber Acres Resort
Stay Big Bobber Resort
Stay Campbell Point Resort
Stay Cottage Cove Resort
Stay Falcetti's Hide-A-Way
Stay Happy Days
Stay Hickory Hollow Resort
Stay Holiday Island Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Stay Indian Hills Resort
- The Island Motel & Resort, +1 479 253-9571, +1-800-874-1331.
Stay Paradise Cove Resort
Stay Personal Property Management Rentals
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- Branson, Missouri (approx. 45 minutes)
- Eureka Springs, Arkansas (approx 45 minutes).
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