Lake Day Atlas

A trip to this many-armed Missouri reservoir can revolve around a powerboat or a patch of sand. Lake of the Ozarks State Park has two public beaches and several launches, giving swimmers and boaters a well-marked place to start.

On the water

Plan your lake day

For a mixed group, use the Grand Glaize area. It has a paved ramp for the boat crew and a sandy swim beach for those staying ashore. Check the beach’s operating season and decide on a shore meeting point before anyone launches.

Field notes

Before you go

A road address and a lake mile marker answer different questions. Save the driving address for your ramp, then mark the same spot on a lake chart for the return trip. Check the park’s facility hours before towing a boat there.

Where to get ice

Search Google Maps for ice machines

Vacation rentals near Lake of the Ozarks

Explore nearby homes and cabins, then choose your dates and number of guests.