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38 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lake Ozark, Missouri


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Lake Ozark, located on the shore of the Lake of The Ozarks, is commonly known as a haven for nature enthusiasts thanks to its breathtaking natural surroundings and abundance of outdoor recreation options. It is also highly regarded as one of the top places to reside in Missouri.

Lake Ozark has many attractions for visitors to enjoy, including boat cruises, hiking trails in the surrounding woods, and plenty of shops and restaurants to explore. People who visit this city can also enjoy other outdoor activities like bird watching, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.

For some adult-friendly entertainment, you can stop by one of the many vineyards in the area, like the Shawnee Bluff Winery. There are also many child-friendly attractions, such as Lemans Fun Park and Lake Escape.

Here’s our list of favorite things to do in Lake Ozark, Missouri

The 38 Most Popular Things To Do In Lake Ozark, Missouri

38. Gravois Arm

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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37. Coakley Hollow Trail

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

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Location: Ozark Caverns Road Linn Creek MO

36. Grand Glaize Bridge

4.6 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: US 54 Expy Osage Beach MO

Web Address:   https://wkpd.one/Kqy86k

35. Ozark Caverns

4.0 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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34. Bagnell Dam

4.4 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: 24 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO

33. McCubbins Point

3.8 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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32. Buffalo Creek Winery

3.6 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

Location: 28888 Riverview Road Streetover MO

Tel:  573 377 4535

Web Address:   http://buffalocreekwinery.com/

31. Lick Branch Cove

4.6 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

30. Niangua Arm

4.9 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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29. The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church

5.0 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 176 Marian Dr Gravois Mills MO

Tel:  573 374 6279

Web Address:   http://mothersshrine.com/

28. Party Cove

4.5 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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27. Adrenaline Zipline Co

4.9 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: 1996 Business Rte 5 Camdenton MO

Tel:  573 525 7001

Web Address:   https://adrenalineziplines.com/

26. Thibaut Point Campground

4.7 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: 26773 Georgetown Ave Warsaw MO

Tel:  660 428 2470

Web Address:   http://recreation.gov/camping/thibaut-point/r/campgroundDetails.do

25. Truman Lake Mountain Bike Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (69 reviews)

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Location: 28565 Benton House Ave Warsaw MO

Tel:  660 438 5522

24. Truman Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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23. Public Beach #1

4.6 ★★★★★ (113 reviews)

22. Camden County Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (114 reviews)

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Location: 206 S Locust Street Linn Creek MO

Tel:  573 346 7191

Web Address:   http://camdencountymuseum.org/

21. Our Lady of the Lake Church

4.8 ★★★★★ (115 reviews)

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Location: 2411 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 365 2241

Web Address:   https://ourladylake.diojeffcity.org/

20. The Ridge Golf Course

4.1 ★★★★☆ (126 reviews)

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Location: 170 Seasons Roadg Road Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 365 8544

19. Rocky Top Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (140 reviews)

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Location: Public Road Osage Beach MO

Web Address:   https://mostateparks.com/trails/lake-ozarks-state-park

18. Lazer Force Lazer Tag

4.6 ★★★★★ (218 reviews)

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Location: 5473 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach MO

Tel:  573 348 2222

Web Address:   http://lazerforce.com/

17. Putt ‘N Stuff Family Fun Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (251 reviews)

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Location: 5440 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach MO

Tel:  573 348 2127

Web Address:   http://puttnstuffgolf.com/

16. The Malted Monkey

4.3 ★★★★☆ (259 reviews)

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Location: 1345 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 693 9792

Web Address:   http://maltedmonkey.com/

15. Ozark Distillery and Brewery

4.8 ★★★★★ (298 reviews)

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Location: 1684 Streetate Hwy KK Osage Beach MO

Tel:  573 348 2449

Web Address:   http://ozarkdistillery.com/

14. Gran Rally Go Karts

4.4 ★★★★☆ (327 reviews)

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Location: 5730 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach MO

Tel:  573 348 2012

Web Address:   http://puttnstuffgolf.com/gran-rally/

13. Celebration Cruises

4.4 ★★★★☆ (345 reviews)

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Location: 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 480 3212

Web Address:   https://cruiselakeoftheozarks.com/celebration/

12. Lake Escape

4.9 ★★★★★ (486 reviews)

Location: 1384 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 693 9998

Web Address:   https://lakeescapeloz.com/

11. Drake Harbor

4.7 ★★★★★ (693 reviews)

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Location: W Harrison Street Warsaw MO

Tel:  660 438 5522

Web Address:   http://welcometowarsaw.com/

10. Harry S. Truman State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (752 reviews)

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Location: 28761 Streetate park Rd. West Warsaw MO

Tel:  660 438 7711

Web Address:   https://mostateparks.com/park/harry-s-truman-state-park

9. Miner Mike’s Inc

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,007 reviews)

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Location: 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy Osage Beach MO

Tel:  573 348 2126

Web Address:   http://minermikes.com/

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8. Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (155 reviews)

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Location: 494 Tan Tara Estate Osage Beach MO

Tel:  573 348 3131

Web Address:   https://margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com/play/jolly-mon-indoor-water-park

7. Seven Springs Winery

4.5 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

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Location: 846 Winery Hills Estate Linn Creek MO

Tel:  573 317 0100

Web Address:   http://sevenspringswinery.com/

6. Shawnee Bluff Winery

4.3 ★★★★☆ (262 reviews)

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Location: 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 365 9935

Web Address:   http://shawneebluffwinery.com/

5. Willmore Lodge

4.6 ★★★★★ (295 reviews)

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Location: 1 Willmore Ln Lake Ozark MO

Tel:  573 964 1008

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/WillmoreLodge/

4. Jacob’s Cave

4.6 ★★★★★ (583 reviews)

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Location: 23114 Streetate Hwy TT Versailles MO

Tel:  573 378 4374

Web Address:   http://jacobscave.com/

3. Big Surf Waterpark

4.3 ★★★★☆ (765 reviews)

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Location: 954 Streetate Highway Y Linn Creek MO

Tel:  573 346 6111

Web Address:   http://bigsurfwaterpark.com/

2. Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,898 reviews)

Location: 526 Bridal Cave Road Camdenton MO

Tel:  573 346 2676

Web Address:   https://bridalcave.com/

1. Lake of the Ozarks State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,188 reviews)

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Location: 0170 403 MO 134 Kaiser MO

Tel:  573 348 2694

Web Address:   https://mostateparks.com/park/lake-ozarks-state-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lake Ozark, Missouri! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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