01 / BY ROAD
Find your side of the lake.
US 54, MO 5, and MO 52 connect the region. Choose lodging near your activities: the shoreline makes distances deceptive.
Roads & lake maps ↗LESS SCROLLING. MORE SHORELINE.
A little closer
to lake life.
Your next great weekend starts here. Discover the places,
people, and stories of the Lake of the Ozarks.
THE LAKE EDIT / YOUR LOCAL STARTING POINT Missouri, with a waterfront state of mind.
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A LITTLE LOOK AHEAD
Seven days of lake life.
Lake Ozark, Missouri · Extended forecast
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THE LOCAL PULSE
Fresh from the lake.
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OUT HERE, THERE’S MORE
Pick your lake day.
BOATS, COVES & OPEN WATER
On the water ↗
Find marinas, boat rentals, and your next waterfront stop.
TRAILS, PARKS & FRESH AIR
Take the scenic route ↗
Explore the trails, spring, and castle ruins of Ha Ha Tonka.
ROOM TO SLOW DOWN
Cabin country ↗
Explore cabins and home rentals for a quieter kind of getaway.
Card photography is illustrative travel inspiration. Explore Bridal Cave near Camdenton at bridalcave.com. See official sites for hours and admission.
STAY A LITTLE LONGER
Make yourself
at home.
A resort weekend or a whole house for the crew?
Find a stay that feels like your kind of getaway.
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GET HERE. GET AROUND. GET AWAY.
A few turns from everyday.
02 / BY AIR
Plan the last leg.
Compare Columbia and Springfield regional airports with Kansas City and St. Louis options. Reserve a rental car or transfer before arrival.
Columbia Regional Airport ↗03 / AROUND THE LAKE
Book your ride ahead.
Contact local shuttle, taxi, and captain services. Confirm service area, pickup location, rates, and return travel directly; availability varies.
Local visitor resources ↗Road guidance: Lake of the Ozarks CVB / FunLake. Confirm flight routes and transportation with operators.
