Noblett Lake

Limited confidence
Nearest town
Willow Springs, MO · 9.2 mi
Elevation
879 ft
Coordinates
36.90848, -92.09668

About this place

Noblett Lake Picnic Pavilion provides a sheltered place among forests, streams and wildlife, for groups to picnic near Noblett Lake. It is a great location for birding, canoeing and boating.

Recreation

Noblett Lake is a popular location for boating, canoeing and fishing. Only electric trolling motors or non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake.

Visitors enjoy the day-use picnic area and the Ridge Runner Trail, a 22-mile remote path that loops hikers through the scenic Ozark Mountains.

Facilities

The pavilion offers seating for up to 75 people. If over 75 people, a special use permit is required; please contact Tray Hall at 417-967-4194. It is equipped with electricity, tables and grills. There is a vault toilet. Trash collection services are provided. There is no water available; visitors must bring their own. There is no overnight camping allowed in the day use area. Dispersed camping (no amenities provided) is allowed in area across from Noblett Trailhead (old Oak Hill camping area) and below dam (old Sycamore Loop camping area). A parking area for the pavilion and the adjacent trail is available.

Natural Features

The pavilion is set in a forest of oak and pine trees, on the Salem Plateau. It is near Noblett Lake and south of the town of Willow Springs.

Nearby Attractions

West Plains, Willow Springs, Cabool and Mountain Grove are the closest towns.

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Rates

What it costs

Peak season, May 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.

Site typePer night
Group Shelter Electric$50.00

Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.

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Everything we know

ADA accessible
No
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Number of campsites
1
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Pets allowed
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Reservable
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026

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Photos

What it looks like

Clearwater Picnic Pavilion Sideview
USDA Forest Service
A view of Noblett Lake
USDA Forest Service
Noblett Lake Dam
USDA Forest Service
Clearwater Picnic Pavilion
USDA Forest Service
Sources for this page. Data courtesy of Recreation.gov (US-PD)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.
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