Ribbon cutting celebration for Branson’s new $2.5 million RV Park expansion, February 28

“I invite everyone to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. at 300 Lake Drive in Branson celebrating the opening of the 31 new Deluxe Patio Sites in our $2.5 million expansion of the Branson Lakeside RV Park,” said Cindy Shook, the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Branson. As part of the celebration, special giveaways will be available exclusively during the event, with chances to win exciting prizes and the opportunity to visit exhibitors featuring local businesses and outdoor recreation vendors.

The Aikens

She said she could not be prouder of where they’re today and the effort the city has put into the project, including the parks department, the public works and utilities department, and all the other city departments and officials who helped make the expansion project a success.

Although the expansion does not officially open until March 1, 2025, the city has invited some campers who have often used the park for a “soft opening.”

The first campers to set up in the new expansion were the Aikens from Hermitage, Missouri, up on Lake Pomme De Terre. Chuck Aiken said this was the 35th time they had visited the campground. “It’s a fantastic new addition, and you can’t beat the location down here closer to the lake,” said Chuck Aiken. He said that sometimes they have to drop their trailer because of the site size, but that the traffic flow and site sizes made it easy to navigate and get his entire rig into the site.

The 31 new sites are off the public boat ramp at the south end of the current campground. Each large, expansive site will have a private patio, fire pit, picnic table with an umbrella and more. The “more includes faster internet speed with a larger bandwidth capacity for streaming, a brand-new shower, easy lake access, a fishing dock and more green space. Campers at the expansion will also have access to the free trolley, fenced dog area, laundry facility, on-site marina and community pavilion at the current campground and the City of Branson’s AquaPlex, a 12,250 sq. ft. outdoor water park open in the summer at the Branson RecPlex.

Shook points out that of the 31 Deluxe Patio Sites, 26 are pull-throughs, and the six on the lakefront are back-ins. Campers will check in at the office in the existing campground and proceed to the entrance to the expansion. It has a one-way traffic pattern flowing to the right to ensure a safe and efficient traffic flow for the pull-through operation of the facility.

The Branson Lakeside RV Park's location provides easy and convenient access to Branson Landing and Historic Downtown Branson. It is within minutes of the famed “Branson Strip” and all the excitement, adventure and entertainment it offers.

To book a stay or for more information, please visit https://bransonlakesidervpark.com/ or call 417-334-2915.