About Dewey Short Visitor Center
This recreation area is part of Table Rock Lake
FacilityFacilityRecreation.gov
Dewey Short Visitor Center
Point Lookout, Missouri · Stone County · Facility
This recreation area is part of Table Rock Lake
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36.59394, -93.31236
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Weather at Dewey Short Visitor Center
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Thunderstorm
88°/67°
💧 6%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Mon
Thunderstorm
91°/71°
💧 4%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
83°/66°
💧 5%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Wed
Overcast
81°/51°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:27 PM
Thu
Overcast
86°/57°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Dewey Short Visitor Center
Heading to Dewey Short Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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