Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Lake of the Ozarks, Camden and Miller counties, United States | Nature Reserve

Many lake area visitors don't realize a 17,441 acre playground lies just to the south of Osage Beach. Lake of the Ozarks State Park is Missouri's largest and can provide a pleasant diversion while vacationing in the Lake area. The park has 85 miles of shoreline and two public beaches, plus boat launching areas. Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport has a 6,500 by 100-ft. runway, plus terminal building, parallel taxiway, fuel and tiedown service. Hiking trails, horseback riding stable and four organized youth camps are offered.

The Grand Glaize Arm of the lake dissects the park with over 85 miles of shoreline. You will discover many of the park's facilities along this water corridor at the Grand Glaize Beach, 1.5 miles south of the Grand Glaize Bridge on Hwy 54 in Osage Beach and at Public Beach #1 at the end of Hwy 134.

Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy after swimming at the free sand beaches found in both areas. For large groups, reserve a picnic shelter for a $40 fee to guarantee its use or take your chances and use it on a first-come, first-serve basis when not reserved. Launch your own boat at the available ramps (minimal launching fee at Grand Glaize Beach and Public Beach #1; free launch at McCubbin Point). Rent a boat at PB#1 and Grand Glaize Beach. Fish free from a dock with crappie beds, as long as you have the appropriate Fishing license!

Discover unusual natural features along the park's lake shore on Lake of the Ozarks State Park Aquatic Trail . This unique "trail" designed for boaters has stops marked by buoys. A free booklet keyed to these buoys explains the significance of each of the 14 marked shoreline highlights. It is available at the park office.