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Table Rock State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,483 Google reviews · Running trail in Branson, Missouri · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Table Rock State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicRestroomsQuiet

Popular lakeside recreation area offers boat rentals, camping, biking & hiking trails & a store.

What runners say about Table Rock State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4,483 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“This is a nice & well maintained state park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Such a lovely place to visit, had a a walk through the woods and walk along the stones, beautiful views.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It was close to drive into Branson and do fun activities but then come back and enjoy the quiet.”

Worth the visit!!!! I probably spent the most time exploring this park and still haven’t appreciated it. There is a marina which is decent in size, another part of the park includes a lake with large beach area. So beautiful!!! Spent most of my time at the beach hiking and collecting odd shapes rocks!

★★★★★ — Safa , Oct 2024

This is one of the best campgrounds we've ever stayed at! The staff love the campground and you can tell they do because of how well they take good care of it! The bathrooms are immaculate, nice hot water and toilets with hand soap provided and air dryers.

★★★★★ — Dairick , Mar 2025

Simply beautiful! Table Rock lake is an incredible sight, with more shoreline than the ENTIRE state of California! My family and I found an abundance of nature trails and saw a wide variety of interesting plant and animal life.

★★★★★ — Scott , Sep 2025

This is a nice & well maintained state park. A well maintained asphalt hike & bike trail along the lakeshore. Some of the sites are small but accommodates 4 to 6 people around the fire.

★★★★★ — Deb , Apr 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 16 mentions

“Such a lovely place to visit, had a a walk through the woods and walk along the stones, beautiful views.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The restrooms at camp could’ve been cleaned better and the bath house was a bit of a nightmare with a baby as the lights turn off every other minute.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It was close to drive into Branson and do fun activities but then come back and enjoy the quiet.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“This is a lovely place to sit by the lake or walk the paved trail.”

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Plan your run at Table Rock State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemostateparks.com
  • Phone+1 417-334-4704

Where to find Table Rock State Park

5272 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.