The city of Branson is expanding its Lakeside RV Park with larger sites offering more amenities. The Park is at 300 South Box Car Willie Drive, immediately south of the Branson Landing on the shores of Lake Taneycomo.
Branson Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Shook said that construction is well underway and, absent weather and unforeseen circumstance delays, anticipates that the $1.2 million expansion will open in the fall of 2024. Shook is excited about the expansion because of the enhanced experience it will provide campers and the increased revenue it will bring to the city. She says that the Park operates profitably, and its profits support the city’s parks and recreation programs. Without that revenue, more funding would have to come from the city’s general fund and increased user fees for the city’s parks and recreation programs.
During a recent interview, Cindy answered questions about the expansion project. Below are the questions and her answers in Q&A format.
How many spaces will it have?
ANS: 31
How many will be “pull through?”
ANS: 26
How many will be on the lakefront or have a lake view?
ANS: All will have a lake view of some sort.
The current campground is on the “north side (NS),” and the expansion is on the “south side (SS).” Please show the amenities available locally on the south side with the letters SS and which amenities, although available to those on the south side, are physically on the north side (NS).
ANS:
Free Wi-Fi - SS
Free cable television - SS
Paved “Big Rig” pull-throughs - SS
Premium sites - SS
Full hookups with 30/50 AMP Electric - SS
Showers and restrooms - SS
Showers and restrooms - SS
Free trolley - NS as of this date
Off-leash dog area - NS
Laundry facility - NS
On-site marina - NS
Fishing docks - 1 SS and 4 NS
Boat ramp - Between NS and SS
Picnic shelter/pavilion/community fire pit - NS
Camp Store - NS
Recreation check-outs, bikes, corn hole boards, etc.- NS
LP gas fill station - NS
Branson AquaPlex Passes - Both SS and NS get free passes to Branson AquaPlex.
How many avenues of entry and exit will there be?
ANS: There is only one entrance. It is at the south end of the existing parking lot, between the railroad bridge and the lakefront.
Will the spaces in the new section be more expensive than the current space in the Park?
ANS: Yes. These are new, larger sites with a 16-foot separation, a paved patio, a picnic table, and an individual firepit.
Will campers be able to use the same online system to make reservations?
ANS: Yes
Will the new sites be a specific category for campers to pick on the website?
ANS: Yes.
How can people get additional information about the city of Branson’s Lakeside RV Park?
ANS: Our website bransonlakesidervpark.com/lakeside_rv_park/home2/ or by calling the Park at 417-334-2915.
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