Scenic Areas & State Parks

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Trails - Picnic - Public Swimming Beaches
The largest State Park in Missouri features 85 miles of natural shoreline, a marina, two public beaches, picnic shelters, playgrounds, extensive hiking trails, plus two boat launching areas.


Ha Ha Tonka State Park

Trails - Picnic - Castle Ruins
Sixteen miles of trail lead visitors to spectacular scenery, natural wonders and the famous castle ruins. Trails vary from accessible, paved walkways to rugged, rocky trails, providing a diverse experience for hikers.

Missouri Department of Conservation Area - Camdenton

On a 40 acre conservation area, an 80 foot viewing platform that is open to the public allows visitors to get a bird’s eye view of the Lake. In addition to the tower, there is a 1-1/4 mile hiking trail and an archery practice range (no onsite archery equipment available).

From the junction of Hwy 54 and Old Hwy 5 in Camdenton, go north 2.2 miles on Old Hwy 5 and left .70 mile on Bridal Cave Rd.

Bagnell Dam Overlook

You will not only have a view of Bagnell Dam and the city of Lake Ozark, but also see the difference in elevation between the impounded Lake of the Ozarks and the Osage River. The overlook has several areas explaining various historical facts along with a turbine that was recently retired after seventy plus years of use.

Swinging Bridges and Shallows

This area is named for a wood-planked suspension bridge that crosses the Auglaize Creek. It’s a great place for picnicking, swimming, tubing, wading or fishing, depending on the height of the water.
Take Hwy 42 east from Osage Beach or State Rd A east from Linn Creek to Swinging
Bridges Rd.
*Limited access due to construction

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