15mi from Mountain Home · 6 sitesFalling Stars at Bull Shoals Lake — Glamping an Hour South of Branson
An hour south of Branson and 90 minutes from Springfield, Missouri, Falling Stars sits on a hilltop above Bull Shoals Lake in north central Arkansas — just ten miles over the Missouri-Arkansas line in Oakland, AR. Six geodesic domes overlook one of the largest, cleanest lakes in the South. The pace slows the moment you arrive. The closest real wilderness escape for Branson, Springfield, and Northwest Arkansas.
After entering through our gate, you'll drive half a mile to encounter six geodesic domes, perfectly placed across the hilltop. Each dome has a private hot tub, fire pit, and a view that includes the lake, the stars, or the deep Ozark forest. Domes 1–4 have premium lake views; Dome 5 is the largest and best for groups; Dome 6 trades the view for the deepest forest setting on the property.
These domes work for couples, families, and groups who want the outdoors without the camping. Real beds. Real bathrooms. Hot tubs under open sky. Dark Ozark night skies above.
Getting Here from Branson, Springfield, and Northwest Arkansas
1 hour south of Branson, MO (a Branson weekend without staying in the Branson crowd)
1.5 hours southeast of Springfield, MO (the biggest nearby metro)
3 hours east of Fayetteville and Bentonville, AR
3 hours northwest of Little Rock, AR
15 minutes to Mountain Home, AR (closest full-service town — groceries, fuel, hardware)
3 miles to Oakland Marina (closest boat launch)
What's Here
Bull Shoals Lake — one of the cleanest lakes in the South, over 1,000 miles of shoreline. Kayaks and paddleboards available on property. Private shoreline access down the property road.
Ozark Isle — a 462-acre island 3 miles away, accessible for hiking and cliff jumping into the lake. One of the better-kept secrets in the region.
White River — world-class trout fishing 40 minutes south. Brown trout, rainbow trout, the works. Multiple outfitters; Gaston's White River Resort has a fly fishing school and an airstrip.
Bull Shoals Dam — one of the largest concrete dams in the nation. The Gaston Visitor Center at the top has sweeping views.
Dark sky — the hilltop position and dark Ozark sky make this one of the better stargazing spots in the region.
Things to Do
- Kayak and paddleboard from our private shoreline
- Cliff jumping at Ozark Isle (3 miles away)
- Fly fishing or guided trips on the White River
- Dinner at Gaston's White River Resort overlooking the river
- Beer Belly's Bar and Grill (15 minutes, on the AR-MO state line)
- Rapp's Barren Brewing Company (Mountain Home, 30 min)
- Bull Shoals Caverns guided tours
- Day trip to Branson (1 hour) — shows, dining, lake culture
- Day trip to Eureka Springs (2 hours, historic mountain town)