Zach's Guide to the Lake
Sightseeing
This great powerhouse of steel and concrete holds back the Osage river and creates the Lake of the Ozarks. On the north side, there is a beautiful scenic overlook of the lake. On the south sits the historic Lake Ozark strip with restaurants, shops, and attractions. The dam is actually visible from Harbour Towne!
76 locals recommend
Bagnell Dam
This great powerhouse of steel and concrete holds back the Osage river and creates the Lake of the Ozarks. On the north side, there is a beautiful scenic overlook of the lake. On the south sits the historic Lake Ozark strip with restaurants, shops, and attractions. The dam is actually visible from Harbour Towne!
One of the most beautiful Missouri state parks, with miles of hiking trails, lake access, and other amenities.
70 locals recommend
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
403 Missouri 134One of the most beautiful Missouri state parks, with miles of hiking trails, lake access, and other amenities.
Another beautiful state park, with miles of trails and the historic castle ruins perched high above the Niangua arm of the lake.
210 locals recommend
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
1491 Missouri DAnother beautiful state park, with miles of trails and the historic castle ruins perched high above the Niangua arm of the lake.
A tourist favorite, but not for everyone. This corner of the Lake near the state park fills with partiers on the summer weekends. If you're looking for quiet and serene, this is not the place for you!
10 locals recommend
Party Cove
A tourist favorite, but not for everyone. This corner of the Lake near the state park fills with partiers on the summer weekends. If you're looking for quiet and serene, this is not the place for you!
This tall bridge across the western side of the Lake of the Ozarks carries traffic toward Sunset Beach from Camdenton and provides great views of the lake.
Hurricane Deck
This tall bridge across the western side of the Lake of the Ozarks carries traffic toward Sunset Beach from Camdenton and provides great views of the lake.
City/town information
Food, Fishing, Boating, Fun. There's plenty to do here in the picturesque and exciting Lake Ozark. The "Strip" starts at the dam and travels across the Horseshoe Bend peninsula on its way back to Osage Beach.
14 locals recommend
Lake Ozark
Food, Fishing, Boating, Fun. There's plenty to do here in the picturesque and exciting Lake Ozark. The "Strip" starts at the dam and travels across the Horseshoe Bend peninsula on its way back to Osage Beach.
With more of a suburban feel, Osage Beach is where you will find all of the large box stores and restaurant chains you would expect, as well as the outlet mall. Spanning nearly the entire southeastern side of the Lake, Osage Beach is much more than just strip malls and box stores.
35 locals recommend
Osage Beach
With more of a suburban feel, Osage Beach is where you will find all of the large box stores and restaurant chains you would expect, as well as the outlet mall. Spanning nearly the entire southeastern side of the Lake, Osage Beach is much more than just strip malls and box stores.
Camdenton is the seat of Camden County, and exists on its own right, less influenced by the Lake. It is a typical small-to-mid sized Missouri town at the crossroads of Highway 54 and MO-5. A quieter but quickly growing lake environment can be found here, along with one of the most popular state parks in Ha Ha Tonka and the mythologized Bridal Cave.
Camdenton
Camdenton is the seat of Camden County, and exists on its own right, less influenced by the Lake. It is a typical small-to-mid sized Missouri town at the crossroads of Highway 54 and MO-5. A quieter but quickly growing lake environment can be found here, along with one of the most popular state parks in Ha Ha Tonka and the mythologized Bridal Cave.
Food scene
Backwater Jacks
4341 Beach DrDog Days Bar and Grill
1232 Jeffries RdH. Toad's Bar & Grill
2325 Bittersweet RdLandShark Bar & Grill Lake of the Ozarks
494 Tan Tara EstateWobbly Boots Roadhouse
4717 Osage Beach PkwyGreat BBQ!
HalfSauced Barbeque
4185 Osage Beach Pkwy NSalty Dog Marina
1680 Autumn LnOzark Distillery
1684 State Hwy KKPablito's Taqueria
5896 Osage Beach ParkwayMy favorite Mexican restaurant at the Lake.
Shady Gators
132 Sweet William RdJB Hook's
2260 Bagnell Dam BlvdUpscale dining
Pappos Pizzeria And Pub
4705 Osage Beach PkwyAndy's Frozen Custard
4820 Osage Beach PkwyFamous Frozen Custard
Cozy Cafe
1018 State Hwy KKGreat diner style breakfast
With a pool, lakeside view, marina, and grill, there's lots to do here.
140 locals recommend
Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club
1700 Yacht Club DrWith a pool, lakeside view, marina, and grill, there's lots to do here.
Michael's Steak Chalet
1440 Swiss Village RdThe Fish and Company
268 Wego Fish LaneLake of the Ozarks Brewing Company
6192 Osage Beach PkwyActivities
Big Surf Waterpark
954 State Highway Y7 Springs Winery
7 Springs WineryCelebration Cruises
1009 Bagnell Dam BlvdMiner Mike's
4515 Osage Beach PkwyFamily Friendly
Golf
Golf at Old Kinderhook
58 Club PlThe Ridge Golf Course
170 Seasons Ridge RoadThe Cove Golf Course
2733 Four Seasons DrThe Club At Porto Cima
133 Club House DrOsage National Golf Resort
400 County Rd 54-52The Oaks Golf Course at Tan-Tar-A Resort
1524 State Hwy KKEldon Golf Club
35 Golf Course RdBear Creek Valley Golf Club
910 State Hwy 42Shopping
Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace
4540 Osage Beach PkwyStone Crest Mall
3797 Osage Beach Pkwy NPrewitt's Point
Highway DIncludes Target, HyVee, Lowes, and others.
The Landing on Main Street
5845 Osage Beach PkwyGrocery
Gerbes
1159 US-54Hy-Vee
929 Hwy DWoods Supermarket
5816 Old U.S. 54Beautiful dining plaza with Lake view as well.
45 locals recommend
Dierbergs Markets - Lakeview Pointe
4655 Osage Beach PkwyBeautiful dining plaza with Lake view as well.