Table Rock Lake

According to Travellersworldwide.com's 14 Best Lakes in the U.S. in 2025, Table Rock Lake comes in at the top spot.

Table Rock Lake is located in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. The lake covers over 40,000 surface acres, creating more shoreline than the state of California. Table Rock Lake has four unique areas: Central, East, West, and Indian Point. Each area of the lake offers a different experience. Deciding what type of lake vacation you’d like to have is a great place to start in your planning. With nearly 800 miles of shoreline to explore, we suggest multiple trips to check out all Table Rock Lake has to offer!