Lake of the Ozarks

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Where in Missouri can you walk a tightrope, ride in a helicopter, learn to paddle-board, play golf on 12 public courses, and eat homemade fudge after all your adventures? Discover the adventures by watching this episode of Missouri Life TV.

Come along with the host of Missouri Life TV as she learns how to wakeboard at the Lake of the Ozarks, takes a tour of the dam, and visits Ha Ha Tonka State Park’s magnificent ruins as well as a cave that has hosted more than 4,000 weddings.

Who is ready to leave winter behind and head to some spring and summer-time fun?!! Pack your bags, and don’t forget the golf clubs, and head to Lake of the Ozarks! Centrally located, the Lake of the Ozarks is just 175 miles from St. Louis, 165 Miles from Kansas City, and less than a day’s drive from anywhere in the central United States.

On February 26, 2016, Netflix announced it would be doing a new television series starring Jason Bateman.  “Ozark” was to be a “dark drama” set and filmed around the Lake of the Ozarks.  Missouri laws made filming here prohibitive so it was played out in Georgia. 

On February 2, 1931, Lake of the Ozarks began to fill after the completion of Bagnell Dam.

Missourians love lake living. Whether it’s Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock, Mark Twain, Taneycomo, or a less big body of water, our state has some stunners. But how can you make the most of lake life? A giant show’s ready to show you!

Missouri gained additional national accolades on this date in 2015 when USA Today dubbed Lake of the Ozarks the best recreational lake in the country.

Benton County, MO is the place to explore and find new adventures this year. With access to two of Missouri's largest lakes—Truman Lake and the Osage Arm of Lake of the Ozarks—it makes for a great family vacation and is only a short drive from most major cities. You’ll find no shortage of things to do with options for hiking, biking, golfing, dining, shopping, boating, fishing, camping, taking in history and events.

The Ha Ha Tonka Mansion, built on the cliffs high above the Niangua River, catches fire, leaving behind the ruins that are still visible near Camdenton.