Osage Beach

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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$235 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
S$235
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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)
"When you arrive, they text you so that anything you need, or any questions you have, you simply text them and it happens. Our room was clean. We had a lake view balcony and it was a beautiful view. The staff is awesome!!! Anytime you text, they respond!! We have already started planning another trip ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2025

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
Osage Village Inn
Osage Village Inn
2.5 out of 5
4616 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO
The price is S$87 per night from 1 May to 2 May
S$87
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (906 reviews)
"Very accommodating to Constructions workers."

Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2025

Osage Village Inn
Inn at Grand Glaize
Inn at Grand Glaize
2 out of 5
5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
The price is S$130 per night from 1 May to 2 May
S$130
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (75 reviews)
"The staff there are so nice especially the check in lady"

Reviewed on 15 Apr, 2025

Inn at Grand Glaize
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 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,930 reviews)
"Rooms were great! Very neat, efficient, and clean!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr, 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! (4,056 reviews)
"We had a nice stay. I think it’d be better in warmer weather. We couldn’t take advantage of much but we still had a nice stay"

Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2025

Still Waters Resort
Stormy Point Village Resort
Stormy Point Village Resort
4 out of 5
132 Cape Cod Drive, Branson, MO
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (895 reviews)
"Single structure so no noisy neighbors. Nice and quite location"

Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2025

Stormy Point Village Resort
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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