Cape Fair, Missouri

How to Stay Out of the Hub of Branson, Missouri

Whether you visit Branson, Missouri for the shows, the outlets, exclusive shops, or to take in a little water play on Table Rock Lake, when it comes time to call it a day, I recommend finding a spot out of the hub of Branson.

Nearby Cape Fair offers that tranquility. Cape Fair, Missouri is nicknamed the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World". Cape Fair sits on the north/east finger, the James River Arm, of Table Rock Lake. "The quiet side of the lake", says local businessman and president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4278.

Cape Fair is a friendly little town on the outskirts of Branson yet near enough to commute to Branson, Kimberling City and Branson West.

You will find many quaint little towns, like Cape Fair off to the sidelines. Reed Springs, for one, is an old town and offers an interesting history.

The best reason to choose Cape Fair is its proximity to the lake.

So, where to stay in Cape Fair?

To my knowledge Cape Fair offers three resort type lodgings. Shadrack Resort (877) 773-2211 has 11 cabins and caters to families. They have barbeque grills, a pool and a play area. It is located next to the Corp of Engineer Park and Marina. Shadrack Resort is owned by Deerdra and Roger Kelly. Bridgeport Resort(417) 538-2500 has both cottages and motel accommodations, they have a nice playground, a marina and a pavilion. My favorite, in the list of three, is The Cottages of Fair Haven Cove (417) 538-0838.

Why? You might ask.

The owners of "The Cottages", Dave and Susan Johnson, are relatively new to resort life. They go out of their way every day to make sure their guests are comfortable and have everything they need. Each cottage has a view of the lake and they are close to the two boat docks offered on the property. It is a small resort of only six cottages.

A few other amenities are a pool, playground, books in every cottage, a DVD player in every cottage with free to borrow movies available in the office, DSL internet, laundry facilities (also at no extra charge), full kitchens stocked with everything you need except food and the owners themselves Dave and Susan.