A day at the beach just might be the ultimate summertime activity. After all, we can spend the whole day lying on the sandy shore, wading in the cool water, or just watching the clouds float by. The only thing that might be better is a getaway at Shady Beach Campground. It offers the quintessential, idyllic summer destination experience and just might be the most unique campground in Missouri.

With a quarter-mile sandy beach on the Elk River...
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... Shady Beach Campground in Noel beckons visitors with its unique location and full menu of water activities.
Billed as one of the oldest campgrounds in Southwest Missouri, this beachfront destination offers several ways to stay.
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For a classic camping adventure, pitch your tent, or park your RV.
Both tent and RV sites all sit within 200 yards of the Elk River.
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That means you can wake up in the morning, and slip straight into the cool water for a swim or for a float.

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Shady Beach Campground also offers beachfront cabins with electricity.
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However, you’ll have to walk about 100 yards to the shared bathroom facilities. (Campers are allowed to bring their own portable toilets, too.)
Chances are you’ll spend a whole lot of time outdoors during your camping adventure.
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Floating is particularly popular, and you’ll find everything you need right at the campground.
You can also go boating, kayaking, canoeing, or rafting along the Elk River.
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Fishing is also a very popular sport here. Shady Beach Campground also features a camp store, where you can purchase everything you need, including goodies like ice cream, pizza, and burgers.
There is just so much fun to be had here.
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Once here, we're sure you'll agree that this place offers some of the best camping in Missouri!

You can get more information, and see more beautiful photos, on the official Shady Beach Campground website, as well as on the official Facebook page.

Have you been to this beach in Missouri? If so, which parts were your favorites? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

Don’t have time for a leisurely camping getaway? Spend a day at this remote lake in Missouri, where you’ll find an abundance of peace and quiet.

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Where can we find other campgrounds in Missouri?

  • Meramec Caverns in Sullivan sits right on the riverfront, has traditional campsites and trailer hookups, and features activities like cavern exploring, ziplining, and hiking.
  • Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Kaiser is a Missouri favorite for its wealth of campsites as well as the beach, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking.
  • Knob Noster State Park in Knob Noster is the place to pitch a tent, especially if you enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding.

Read on to learn about some of the other beautiful campgrounds in Missouri.

Where can we find seafood restaurants in Missouri?

  • La Juicy Seafood in O’Fallon serves up delectable fried shrimp, fried catfish, shrimp, crawfish, snow crab legs, and more.
  • The Cajun Crab House in Columbia is the classic seafood shack offering fried catfish, po'boys, snow crab, and lots of other fish dishes.
  • The Reef in Kansas City is an upscale ocean-themed restaurant featuring classic entrees such as jumbo shrimp cocktail, swordfish, Atlantic salmon, and more.

Read on to learn about some of the other tasty seafood restaurants in Missouri.

Where can we find breweries in Missouri?

  • Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City is the biggest brewery in the city and draws both residents and visitors alike to its extensive brewery tours.
  • Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood is a popular microbrewery that offers tours, serves great food, and features live music on select days.
  • The Budweiser Brewery Experience in St. Louis is the most popular brewery stop in the state, and a classic for this brand that has been part of the American brewery scene for decades.

Read on to learn about some of the other wonderful breweries in Missouri.

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Shady Beach Campground, 14332 MO-59, Noel, MO 64854, USA