Although Lake of the Ozarks offers some of the Midwest's finest recreational and sight-seeing opportunities above the water, it's what's underneath that counts. And it counts big.
Largemouth Bass,... Missouri is truly the cave state, with over 5,380 registered and mapped wild caves. 300 of the wild caves are in the counties of Camden, Miller, and Morgan which surround the Lake of the Ozarks. Show Caves are wild caves that have been "tamed"
, MO Caving"The Missouri Ozarks is one of the most productive breeding areas for migratory birds in the hemisphere. Neotropical migrants such as the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Northern Oriole, Woodthrush, and over 100
, MO BirdwatchingHunters visiting the Lake of the Ozarks discover the woods and fields surrounding the Lake are filled with a wide variety of game. Throughout the year, hunters can pursue deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, dove, duck, geese and quail in the diverse terrain and on the waters at the Lake.
, MO HuntingEnjoy the solitude of an undeveloped cove, hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouri's largest lakes, Lake of the Ozarks. The 17,441-acre Lake of the Ozarks State Park offers this opportunity, along with a variety of recreational activities on the lake or on shore.
, MO CampingFor a different perspective of Ozark nature, the Lake offers outstanding hiking, biking and walking trails, several of which are located at two state parks. The 17,000-acre Lake of the Ozarks State Park is the largest in the Missouri Park system, and Ha Ha Tonka State Park, one of the state'
, MO TrailsLarge spring. Fishing, picnic tables, swimming. Great trout fishing! To dive, check in and out with Sheriff's office on Wayne...
Park's scenic beauty includes caves, natural bridge and spring. Remains of 80-year-old European-style castle. Open for day us...
Native Stone Lewis & Clark Hiking Trail is a two mile (round trip) gravel hike to Bull Rock Historic Site, complete with sign...
The site of the Civil War Battle of Marshall, October 13, 1863 is designated at Indian Foothills Park with a State Historical...