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Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks is the Midwest's premier lake resort destination, with boating, outdoor escapes, shopping and so much more. Plan a visit with us!
Osage Beach is located in the heart of the Lake of the Ozarks, which is a majestic man-made lake spanning 92 miles of the main channel. This premier lake destination in Central Missouri is a popular spot for various water-based activities, such as fishing, boating, and parasailing.
- Lake Activities. Highlights: Boat rentals, public launches, lakeside resorts, and fishing aplenty. No one visits Lake of the Ozarks without experiencing the water.
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Highlights: State park on the southeast arm of the lake with campsites, hiking trails, and shoreline. Surrounding the southeast Grand Glaize arm of Lake of the Ozarks, Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest in Missouri.
- Golf Courses. Highlights: Gorgeous golfing with Ozark Mountain backdrops and lakefront views. One of the most popular things to do at Lake of the Ozarks is golfing at one of many golf courses.
- Bagnell Dam. Highlights: Marvel of engineering with a small collection of shops and restaurants. To appreciate the marvel of engineering that created the Lake of the Ozarks, the Bagnell Dam deserves your attention.
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Bagnell Dam Strip
Taste fudge or dine at a family-friendly restaurant. Play arcade games like Skee-Ball. Buy a souvenir T-shirt or attend a car show. It's all on this main dragin Lake Ozark.
Bridal Cave
An Osage Native American tale of heartbreak, love and marriage centers here. Hour-long tours showcase mineral formations, like soda straws and draperies, and subterranean Mystery Lake, at the Camdenton attraction.
Bridgeport Boat Rental
Choose from speedboats, pontoons, Jet Skis and more in Osage Beach.
Baxter's Lakeside Grille
By the toll bridge in Lake Ozark, Baxter'shas one of the best sunset-viewing spots. Pair skewers of grilled shrimp with a Baxter's Sunset: mango margarita and raspberry daiquiri served side by side.
H. Toad's Bar and Grill
This waterfront spotserves chops, filets, seafood and pastas, but the crowd is here in Lake Ozark for dancing to live music Friday and Saturday nights.
Old Kinderhook Resort
Two classy dining optionsawait guests at this Camdenton golf resort, part of the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail. The Hook Cafe serves breakfast and lunch; The Trophy Room plates entrees like pan-seared Chilean sea bass and marinated flank steak with jalapeño-cheddar grits.
Bass Point Resort
A relaxed vibe and affordable cabins and houses have kept this family resorton the lake's quieter west side in business for more than 60 years. Boat, swim or play disc golf.
The Garden House Bed and Breakfast
The vast Lake of the Ozarks, with more than 1,150 miles of shoreline, can feel overwhelming. At this four-bedroom B&Bon the north side of the lake, you’ll be close to watercraft rentals, restaurants, golf, shopping and wineries—but also feel like you’re cocooned in your romantic happy place.
Lake Breeze Resort
Cottages and condo-like unitstake advantage of a grassy lakeshore. In addition to a pool, there's a sand beach, firepit, playground and boat rentals.
Explore our recommendations for the best things to do in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Find your perfect stay, from resorts to cabin rentals, and then check out the variety of fishing, boating and hiking activities. Finally wind down with some good eats & drinks at the lakeside pool bars.
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The Lake of the Ozarks has more shoreline than the entire state of California, which means there’s countless opportunities to enjoy some water recreation. Round out your trip with some hiking, sightseeing, tours and other off-the-water attractions.
