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Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Osage Beach, MO

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Lake of the Ozarks State Park

403 Highway 134 · Osage Beach, MO

Why you should go…

Lake of the Ozarks State Park spreads across 17,666 acres on the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake, with 85 miles of shoreline. You can swim at two sand beaches, rent a boat, fish for catfish, crappie and bass, or stay in a campsite, yurt or cabin. On land, trails for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders wind through the park, and Ozark Caverns offers cave tours. Many of its shelters and buildings were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lake of the Ozarks State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ha Ha Tonka State Park

    Free

    Hike boardwalks to the stone ruins of a hilltop castle above Lake of the Ozarks, plus a natural bridge, sinkholes, caves and a big spring.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Stark Caverns

    Under $25

    Guided cave tour near Lake of the Ozarks with underground formations, a gift shop and an in-cave escape room.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Local Gem

    Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival

    $25–$50

    An annual downtown Sedalia festival of ragtime concerts, dance and symposia honoring composer Scott Joplin.

    54 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions