Lake of the Ozarks State Park
Quick Facts
Why Brumley & the Lake of the Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks State Park is Missouri’s largest state park at over 17,000 acres, with 89 miles of shoreline along the massive Lake of the Ozarks. Beyond the water, the park offers lantern-lit tours of Ozark Caverns, twelve trails for hiking and mountain biking, and easy access to nearby Ha Ha Tonka State Park’s karst geology, natural bridges, and sinkholes.
This is a genuinely huge, budget-friendly state park with real range of trails winding through oak and hickory forest around the lake — a dependable Missouri classic.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Brumley, on the Lake of the Ozarks
- Setting: Missouri’s largest state park, 89 miles of shoreline
- Site type: State park campground
- Amenities: Extensive wooded hiking trails, lake-view campsites, boat access, marina nearby
- Recreation: Hiking, water activities, and fishing
Pro Tips for Booking
Tour Ozark Caverns. The lantern-lit cave tours are a genuine standout activity within the park.
Pack strong bug repellent. Ticks and mosquitoes are common, so plan accordingly for a comfortable stay.
Choose your site based on your priorities. Camp near the entrance for solitude, or closer to the beach and marina for lake access.
What to Do Around Here
- Lantern-lit tours of Ozark Caverns
- Boating, swimming, and fishing along 89 miles of shoreline
- Twelve trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park, nearby for karst geology and ruins
- Two swimming beaches within the park
