Activities

  • boating

    You can launch your boat into Lake of the Ozarks at one of the three paved boat ramps. Click here for more information. There is also an aquatic trail.

  • fishing

    Lake of the Ozarks is one of Missouri's premier fishing destinations. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    If you are a water enthusiast, you will enjoy the park's two sandy beaches. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic and electric campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • lodging

    Rent one of the Outpost Cabins or a yurt. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Choose from 12 trails to explore Missouri's largest state park. Click here for more information.

  • cave_tours

    Discover the unique formations inside Ozark Caverns. Click here for more information.

  • Bicycling

    Two trails offer a challenge for mountain bikers. Click here for more information.

  • Horseback Riding

    Bring your horse and ride on one of the park's trails or take a guided trail ride.

  • backpacking

    Woodland Trail is the only trail in the park for backpacking. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the two main picnic areas located at both public beaches. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Attend evening programs at the amphitheater Memorial Day through Labor Day. Group programs are available. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    Playground equipment is available in both picnic areas.

  • dining

    Grab a quick bite to eat at the Grand Glaize Marina.

  • climbing

    Rock climbing is allowed with a permit. Click here for more information.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal detecting is permitted. Click here for more information.

Park information

Lake of the Ozarks State Park has a little bit of something for everyone. Crave water adventure? Lake of the Ozarks has a full complement of boating options. Want a quiet place to hike or mountain bike? The park’s thousands of wooded acres have lots of places to get away from it all, with 12 trails that wind through the park. Cabins and yurts make the park a welcome place for families looking to enjoy the lake but escape the hustle and bustle of some of the nearby towns. And Ozark Caverns – complete with its lantern-light cave tour – presents an unforgettable experience.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds
Sunrise to one-half hour after sunset (Anglers are exempt at boat ramps.) 

Boat Launch at Grand Glaize Beach Area hours

Open year-round

Boat Launch Pa He Tsi hours

Open March through October

Park Office hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Ozark Caverns hours

Traditional Tours Schedule

Closed for the season.

Tours for school groups may be made by appointment only Sept. 16 through Oct. 15 by appointment only.

Swim Beach - Public Beach #1 hours

May 27 through Sept. 5, 2011

Sunrise to Sunset daily 

Grand Glaize Beach hours

May 27 through Sept. 5, 2011

Sunrise to Sunset daily 

Ozark Caverns Visitor Center hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through October
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    November through March
    Closed