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Lake of the Ozarks offers some of the Midwest's finest recreational and sight-seeing opportunities, whether looking for water or land-based activities. Each year nearly 3 million people enjoy the lake and its many entertainment offerings.
Lake of the Ozarks is known for fun, fun, fun - just ask the folks who have chosen to build second homes around the 1,150 mile shoreline, more than the coastline of the entire state of California. These activities include two scenic State Parks, boats, boating, camping, parasailing, water-skiing, spelunking, water parks, excursion cruises, scuba-diving, bungi-jumping, tubing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, golf, miniature golf, country/western musical events, fishing, crafts, and go-carts.
In addition to the above recreational activities, the Lake has over 150 restaurants, most of which are family owned and operated and several that are five-star rated. You can find any number of fine dining experiences with the best chefs around or find a nice casual family dining place for that family gathering at reasonable prices. The lake is also host to some of the most unique eating opportunities where you can dine in restaurants that float on the lake.
Maybe you'd like to explore one of Missouri's 5,000 caves. Bridal Cave is accessible by houseboat and features a unique stalactite adorned Bridal Chapel where over 1850 couples have tied the knot.
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Whether you are a serious pro looking for some outstanding bass fishing or a part-time angler looking for a lazy day of relaxation and family fun, Lake of the Ozarks has the ingredients for your fishing vacation. Both will be challenged to fish the largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, stripers, rainbow trout, walleye and catfish, all year-round.
Knowledgeable fishermen use deep-diving crankbaits and jig-n-frog lures when fishing the cool spring waters. Summer anglers find their bass around deep points, drop offs and boat docks. And, just when you think the action's going to end, the cool weather of October and November brings the bass back in the shallows for some more fast fishing action.
Experience the Ozarks like never before on a houseboat on Lake of the Ozarks. The perfect family vacation, Lake of the Ozarks provides a great location to either kick back for a soothing week on the water, or a quick weekend retreat.
A luxury houseboat rental from Forever Resorts' Lake of the Ozarks Marina provides your home away from home in which to enjoy all of the fun that the area has to offer. Play a round of golf, a game of tennis, or pull your houseboat up to the dock at famed Bridal Cave and take a tour. There's so much to do, you'll have to return to the lake again and again to take it all in.
Lake of the Ozarks Marina Information
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Rent a zippy Deck Cruiser or fishing boat and discover the magic of the Lake of the Ozarks that has attracted boaters for over 70 years. Swim, fish, wakeboard, tube or... just kick back and relax.
Lake of the Ozarks Marina is easy to find and hard to forget. Houseboating here is a family vacation like no other.
Lake of the Ozarks Marina Facilities Include:
- Houseboat Rentals - with houseboats up to 59' in length
- Fishing Boat & Deck Cruiser Rentals - available for hourly, daily and multi-day rental
- Boat Slip Rental - monthly slips available
- Convenience Store - last minute needs including, groceries, snacks, fishing tackle, bait, souvenirs and boating accessories
Lake of the Ozarks Marina is professionally managed by Forever Resorts.
Lake of the Ozarks Slip Rentals
Bring your own powerboat or fishing boat with you and launch with ease, and then pull into one our slips for the night, or tow it along behind your Forever Houseboat Rental.
- 20' Covered Slips: $10/day, $40/week & $75/month
- 24' Covered Slips: $15/day, $45/week & $80/month
- Launch Ramp Fee: $5 In and $5 Out
- Launch Ramp Parking Fee: $5/day
Lake of the Ozarks History
The Lake runs 92 miles from one end to the other (Bagnell Dam to Truman Dam) with over 40 miles of unobstructed tributaries and over 1,150 miles of shoreline.
The Lake came into existence over 65 years ago with the undertaking known as the Great Osage River Project. Construction of Bagnell Dam began on August 6, 1929 by Union Electric. In the midst of the Great Depression, some 4,600 employees labored day and night to build Bagnell Dam and what was, at that time, the largest man-made lake in the world, fed by the Osage, Glaize and Niangua Rivers. It was opened to the public on May 30, 1931.
The Willmore Lodge Visitor Center in Lake Ozark, a 1930's log cabin, contains a museum, cultural activities center, and offices of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
7am to 6pm MST ~ Monday thru Friday
8am to 4pm MST ~ Saturday & Sunday
