Cassville
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Cassville
Locals say the Ozarks
Where the hills meet the lake and the trout are always biting.
Ozark forest greenTable Rock Lake blueRiverbank brown
Welcome to the Ozarks, where the hills meet the lakes and rivers. Whether you're here for the trout at Roaring River or a sunset on Table Rock Lake, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Grab a fried pie and settle in.
Clubs for Cassville
No clubs for Cassville yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Cassville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Cassville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Roaring River State Park A spring-fed river, trout hatchery, and hiking trails near Cassville.
- Table Rock Lake A massive reservoir touching Shell Knob, perfect for fishing and boating.
- Elk River A popular float stream winding through Noel and Pineville.
- Big Sugar Creek State Park Pristine creek and rugged trails in McDonald County.
- Barry County Courthouse A classic courthouse square anchoring downtown Cassville.
- McDonald County Courthouse Historic brick courthouse in the small town of Pineville.
- Outdoors Fishing for rainbow trout
- Outdoors Floating the Elk River
- With kids Swimming at Roaring River State Park
- With kids Visiting the Monett Aquatic Center
- Evenings Lake-side taverns near Shell Knob
- Evenings Small-town bars with live music
- Locals love Trout parks
- Locals love Float streams
Through the year
- Barry County Fair Summer Livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food in Cassville.
- McDonald County Fair Summer A classic county fair in Anderson with exhibits and tractor pulls.
- Monett Swiss Festival September Celebrates the town's Swiss heritage with sausage, music, and parades.
- Roaring River Trout Derby Spring A family-friendly fishing competition at the state park.
- Elk River Float Fest Summer Organized group floats and riverside gatherings near Noel.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. The best time to be out is spring and fall, when the hills are green and the weather is gentle. Best: Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) are perfect for hiking and floating.
Talk like a local
- “Crick”
- Creek
- “Fixin' to”
- About to do something
- “The Lake”
- Table Rock Lake
- “Y'all”
- You all
Getaways
- Monett A quick trip for shopping and the Swiss heritage downtown.
- Joplin Bigger city amenities, Route 66 history, and the Joplin Museum.
- Table Rock Lake Boating, fishing, and lakefront dining just north of Shell Knob.
- Springfield Bass Pro Shops headquarters, Wonders of Wildlife, and Cardinals minor league ball.
Local flavour
Rooting for Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), Kansas City Royals (MLB), St. Louis Blues (NHL), Missouri State Bears (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish A staple at local fish fries and lakeside diners
- Ozark fried pies Peach or apple hand pies sold at farmers markets and small bakeries
- Swiss sausage Monett's Swiss heritage shows in bratwurst and smoked links
- Trout from local streams Rainbow trout caught in Roaring River and other stocked parks
- BBQ Pulled pork and ribs, with a regional Missouri style
Where people go
- Trout parks Roaring River State Park and other stocked fishing areas
- Float streams Canoe and inner-tube trips on the Elk, Buffalo, and Big Sugar Creek
- Caves Bluff Dwellers Cave and other limestone caverns
- Old mills Historic grist mills and water-powered sites
- Small-town squares Courthouse squares with local shops and diners
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Nearby
Every areaMonettMissouriWhere the Ozarks feel like home.JoplinMissouriWhere the Ozarks meet the plainsTable Rock LakeMissouriLake days, Ozark nightsSpringfieldMissouriWhere the Ozarks meet the open road.Eureka SpringsArkansasWhere the Ozarks cradle a Victorian dreamBransonMissouriWhere the Ozarks meet the stage.MiamiOklahomaBig skies, calm waters, and small-town warmth.PittsburgKansasWhere the prairie meets the mines
Barry and McDonald counties, MO. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.