Osage Beach

Travel Guide

Osage Beach showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole
Osage Beach featuring a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbour
Ha Ha Tonka State Park showing caves and forests as well as a family
Osage Beach showing a lake or waterhole and boating
Bridal Cave showing caves
Choose from ample recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, parasailing, riding horses, golf, swimming and sunbathing at this lakeside community.

Water-based activities abound in the community of Osage Beach stretching along the shores of man-made Lake of the Ozarks. Join a tour on the lake or rent a boat to steer your own adventure.

Originally known as Zebra, Osage Beach was first established in 1886. When the Bagnell Dam was completed in 1931, creating the man-made Lake of the Ozarks, the local post office was rebuilt at a cliff overlooking the new lake and the name Osage Beach was adopted. With its position at the heart of Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach is a popular summer vacation spot. Join the summer population swell.

The biggest attraction in town is Lake of the Ozarks. Sign up for waterskiing or wakeboarding lessons, take a narrated boat cruise or rent a pontoon boat and explore independently.

The 92-acre (37-hectare) Osage Beach City Park backs onto the lakefront. Fish in the park’s stocked pond, let the kids enjoy the playground or kick a ball at the park’s soccer fields. This park is adjacent to the much larger Lake of the Ozarks State Park, which contains swimming beaches as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding and cycling trails. Look for the park’s landmark Swinging Bridge. Park nearby and walk across the wobbly structure.

During nice weather, venture to one of the area’s golf courses to hone your skills. Osage Beach has many courses to choose from, including Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, Osage National Golf Club and The Oaks Golf Club at Tan Tar A Resort.

On rainy days, take shelter at the indoor Timber Falls Water Park. Speed down the twin slides, float along the lazy river and relax in the hot tub. Osage Beach Premium Outlets featuring discounted merchandise is another good wet-weather activity.

Osage Beach straddles Camden and Miller counties in central Missouri. It is about a 45-minute drive from Jefferson City and Lebanon. Rent a car for the best way to get around.

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
3 out of 5
494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO
The price is S$233 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
S$233
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 3-star spa resort in Osage Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Room was spacious and lots of cute shops and bowling alley and dining."

Reviewed on 27 Jan,2025

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
Inn at Grand Glaize
Inn at Grand Glaize
2 out of 5
5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
The price is S$133 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
S$133
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Osage Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (62 reviews)
"Great time great staff had a blast definitely will be going back"

Reviewed on 23 Feb,2025

Inn at Grand Glaize
Osage Village Inn
Osage Village Inn
2.5 out of 5
4616 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO
The price is S$76 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
S$76
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Osage Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (868 reviews)
"Good stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Feb,2025

Osage Village Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
4 out of 5
147 Welk Resort Circle, Branson, MO
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews)
"Everything about this property was great. I highly recommend and will be booking this same place when I visit again."

Reviewed on 19 Feb,2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
Still Waters Resort
Still Waters Resort
4 out of 5
21 Stillwater, Branson, MO
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly condo in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,940 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 16 Feb,2025

Still Waters Resort
Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
3 out of 5
2929 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified vacation home in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (740 reviews)
Beautiful and Amazing Stay
"We loved the amount of room in the villa we stayed in. Everything you could possibly need was there. We highly recommend this place. They also have tether ball, a pickle ball court, horseshoes, basketball court, ping pong, outdoor grilling area. Would be great to be there when pool is open. It was ..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025

Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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