Shadow Rock Park in Forsyth Missouri

Right across the Bull Shoals River from River Run Park is the great recreation site of Shadow Rock Park that features many of the same amenities as River Run but with a different slant. For one thing the campsites are much closer together which is great if you have a large group outing planned. The park itself is cut in half by Highway 160 with picnic tables, tennis courts and a playground on one side and the camping area on the other. Also, on the camping side can be found a public event area that features a small rodeo, band shell and baseball park. During the summer many different kinds of events are held there including swap meets, craft shows, horse events and even demolition derbies.

Shadow Rock Park used to be the site of the original town of Forsyth and back in the Civil War years this location was the site of a struggle between Union and Confederate forces. A short battle was even fought on these grounds with Union artillery stationed on the high ridge that overlooks the park area proper. The town was burned to the ground, then rebuilt and then eventually moved to higher ground in the 1900’s after new dams in the area caused periodic flooding. Today, it is a great spot to come to relax and get away from it all. Information about the park can be obtained by calling (417) 546-2876.