Lake of the Ozarks State Park

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Your vacation destination — Lake of the Ozarks State Park has it all!

Enjoy the solitude of an undeveloped cove hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouri’s largest lakes. Swim, fish, boat or simply take in the view from a shady campsite or picnic area overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks. The park offers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational activities on the lake or on shore.

On shore, hikers, backpackers, equestrians and bicyclists can wind through open woodlands, sunny glades, small springs and streams to bluff-top views of the Lake of the Ozarks. Water enthusiasts can make use of the park’s two swimming beaches, boat rentals and paved boat ramps. Park stores sell all of the necessary supplies for a day on the water. Year-round overnight accommodations include campsites, Outpost Cabins and yurts.

Lake of the Ozarks State Park’s natural beauty and solitude remain untouched, yet visitors are just minutes away from extensive shopping, restaurants and a variety of entertainment opportunities.

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

Ozark Caverns hours

2017 Traditional Tours Schedule 

May 15-31
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

June 1 - Aug. 15
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily

Aug. 16-31
12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Sept. 1-15
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Sept. 16 - May 14
closed to traditional tours

NOTE: 
-- To help protect our bats from White Nose Syndrome, accessories (purses, backpacks, strollers, etc) are not allowed in the cave. 
-- School group tours are available by prior appointment from April 15 through Oct. 15.

 

Park Office hours

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

Stables hours

June through Sept. 30

  • Monday and Tuesday - Reservations only, excluding holidays
  • Wednesday through Sunday - 7 a.m. - Noon and 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 (weather permitting)

  • Monday and Tuesday - Reservations only
  • Wednesday through Sunday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Camper Store Near Campground Entrance hours

May 5 - 7:

  • 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday
  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.,, Saturday
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday

May 19 through Labor Day Weekend:

  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursdat
  • 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Sept. 8 through Sept. 30:

  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Marina Store - Grand Glaize Beach hours

April 15 through May 18:

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday

May 19 through Labor Day Weekend:

  • 8 a.m. - 5p.m., Sunday through Thursday
  • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Tuesday after Labor Day through Oct. 31:

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday

Store - Public Beach #1 Boat Launch hours

May 19 through Labor Day weekend:

  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
  • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday

After Labor Day through Sept. 12:

  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday

Grand Glaize Beach hours

2017 Season

May 26 through Sept. 17
Sunrise to Sunset., daily

Swim Beach - Public Beach #1 hours

2017 Season

May 26 through Sept. 17
Sunrise to Sunset., daily