| The Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the | | | | Whether you plan to lounge on the lake or |
| largest State Park in Missouri. Located just | | | | fish, you will definitely enjoy your time on |
| south of Osage Beach, the State Park is | | | | lovely Lake Ozarks. |
| 17,441 acres and filled with fun and | | | | |
| interesting things to do. If you are looking | | | | The open-air amphitheater is available from |
| for a pure outdoor paradise while on your | | | | May until October. At the amphitheater you |
| vacation, Lake of the Ozarks State Park is | | | | can watch movies and slides about the natural |
| one of the places you will want to visit. | | | | wonder of Missouri state parks, found in the |
| | | | Lake of the Ozarks and other areas of |
| The State Park offers 85 miles along the | | | | Missouri. During these months, you can also |
| shore, which includes two public beaches. | | | | go on guided hikes or you can choose from a |
| Along with the beaches there are two boat | | | | variety of programs available in the warmer |
| launching areas. Also in the Lake of the | | | | months. |
| Ozarks State Park there is an airport with a | | | | |
| large runway, terminal building, taxiway, and | | | | The Ozark Caverns are an excellent stop for |
| fuel area. If you are looking to enjoy some | | | | visitors of Lake of the Ozarks who are |
| activities in the outdoors you can visit one | | | | looking to get out of the heat. Handheld |
| of the hiking trails or you can check out the | | | | lanterns are used to allow visitors to |
| horseback riding stables. Additionally, | | | | discover the underground world of the Ozark |
| children and young adults can enjoy | | | | Cavern. The Ozark Cavern is home to Angel's |
| activities sponsored by four youth camps in | | | | Shower, which is a waterfall that falls from |
| the park. | | | | the ceiling to a bowl-like, stone basin |
| | | | existing on the stone floor of the cavern. |
| The Lake of the Ozarks aquatic trail is | | | | Animals, not normally seen in the light are |
| simply amazing. This trail can be found along | | | | also one of the popular viewing points of the |
| the lake's shore. Originally designed for | | | | caverns. |
| boaters who have stops to make by the buoys, | | | | |
| you can look at the 14 highlights along the | | | | If you are planning to go into the caverns |
| shore by visiting the area firsthand or by | | | | you might want to visit the Ozark Caverns |
| looking through a guidebook, which will tell | | | | Visitor Center. This will give you a chance |
| you right where these highlights are. | | | | to learn more about the cavern environment |
| | | | before you rush to experience what is down |
| Along the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake you | | | | below. If you are near the Visitors Center |
| will find numerous park facilities. Enjoy a | | | | there are numerous trails offering beautiful |
| picnic dinner at one of the sand beaches or | | | | scenic points of interest and diverse natural |
| in the picnic area. Of course, if you have a | | | | visuals you won't want to miss. |
| larger group you can rent one of the picnic | | | | |
| shelters for a modest $40 fee to ensure the | | | | If you are visiting the lake area for the |
| shelter is free for your group. The boat | | | | outdoors, which most people do, you will not |
| ramps are available to either launch your | | | | want to miss Lake of the Ozarks State Park. |
| boat or rent one to take a tour of the lake. | | | | |