Lake Area Schools

Five high schools are conveniently located in the lake area, and the graduating senior classes have ACT scores that are consistently above the state and national averages. Two out of three graduates advance on to college. The area has two technical career centers, a four-year liberal arts college extension campus and a satellite community college. These educational institutions work closely with community businesses to provide needed training for the area’s work force.

Morgan County R-II School
573-378-4231

Lake West Christian Academy
573-374-1500

Eldon R-1 Schools
573-392-8000

Camdenton R-III Schools
573-346-5651

School of the Osage R-II
573-365-4091

The Kings Academy
573-693-9245

Lake Restaurants & Bars

Lake of the Ozarks offers a variety of cuisine to satisfy any palate! Enjoy Cajun, Mexican, Bar-b-que, and much more waterfront or offshore. Savor fine dining while soaking in tremendous views of the lake. Many casual waterfront restaurants even have beaches, swimming pools, and waterslides! Here are just a few of our favorites:

• Backwater Jacks Bar & Grill
• Baxter’s Lakeside Grill
• Bear Bottom Resort
• Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill
• Bulldog’s Beach House
• Captain Ron’s
• Chesnie’s Cafe
• Coconut’s Carribean Beach Bar & Grill
• Dog Days Bar & Grill
• Fish & Co. 
• Frankie & Louie’s
• H. Toad’s Bar & Grill
• JB Hook’s
• Jeffrey’s Prime Rib and Lobster
• JJ’s At The Copper Pot
• Jolly Rogers Grun & Grog
• Lake House 13
• Larry’s on the Lake
• Margaritaville Lake Resort
• Mexicali Blues
• Michael’s Steak Chalet
• Miller’s Landing
• Nautifish Rum Bar
• Ozark Yacht Club
• Pappa Chubby’s Food & Booze
• Paradise Restaurant and Bar
• Red Fox
• Redhead Yacht Club
• Shorty Pants Lounge
• Shady Gators
• Tap & Grill Lake Side Brew Haus
• The Trophy Room at Old Kinderhook
• Vista Grande

Community Links

Shopping

Osage Beach Premium Outlets
4540 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065

This outlet mall located in the heart of Osage Beach has over 100 name brand stores that offer deep discounts. Bring the whole family – there is something for everyone including Bath & Body Works, Harry & David, The Gap, Banana Republic, Charlotte Russe, Coldwater Creek, The Children’s Place, Bose, Le Gourmet Chef, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Skechers, Zales, and much more!

Stone Crest Mall
3797 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach MO 65065
On Hwy 54 in Osage Beach across from Hy-Vee

Stroll through the only enclosed mall in Osage Beach and find anything from women’s fashion, books & toys, to gifts, and tools. Grab a cup of coffee at Starbuck’s and enjoy the many events and festivals held throughout the year at Stone Crest Mall.

The Landing on Main Street
5845 Hwy 54
Osage Beach, MO 65065

Victorian architecture and cobblestone sidewalks create a unique shopping experience at The Landing. Find clothing, jewelry, artwork, and sweet treats or pick up the perfect gift for someone special. Shop until your hearts content and then catch a show at The Main Street Music Hall, located right in the same parking lot!

Bagnell Dam Strip
1000 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

You will feel a bit of lake nostalgia on “The Strip” as it is know by many, while finding t-shirts, souveniers, and crafts. There are also many arcades and amusements, including 10 Cent Skee-Ball, to keep the young ones busy while you shop! This historic area is just above the Bagnell Dam.

Bars & Restaurants on the Bagnell Dam Strip

Casablanca
Lucy’s Martini Bar
Marty Byrd’s
High Noon Pub & Grill
SNAFU
Tucker’s Shuckers
Barstool Mountain Saloon
Alley Cat’s Pizzeria and Pub 
Blondies Burger Bar
Luckys Bar

Weather

Every season is beautiful at Lake of the Ozarks! During the summer, the average day temperature is between 85 and 90 degrees. The water temperature averages in the high 70s to mid-80s. Summer is the best time for swimming and boating. It is also the time of year when the Lake is the busiest.
The springtime is another beautiful season here at the Lake. The trees and flowers bloom into beautiful colors and fishing becomes more popular as some of the best bass and crappie are abundant for the anglers. In addition, a wide variety of festivals make this season very enjoyable.

In the fall, the weather is still great with temperatures ranging from the high 60s to high 70s. People continue to go boating and fishing because the water temperature continues to stay comfortable. Golfing becomes popular as the drop in temperature adds a refreshing breeze to the links.
During the winter, high temperatures average between the low 30s and mid-50s. The Lake area experiences some snowy weather and the temperatures may dip into the 20s. Many people who visit the area during the winter like to go shopping. Many retailers have good bargains for shoppers during the winter!

Wineries

A POPULAR PASTIME AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Casa De Loco

Casa De Loco, translated as “house of the crazy”, has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Sites and has quite the unique story. Located west of Camdenton, the land was first developed in the late 1930’s and went through several transformations, including The Mozark Health Care Facility, which was home to many elderly and mentally-ill patients. Enjoy their private labeled wines, such as Schizo Bianco, Labottleme Zinfandel, and Straitjacket Syrah atop a bluff overlooking the Big Niangua River.

Seven Springs

This beautiful winery is located among the rolling foothills between Osage Beach and Camdenton. Share a bottle of wine or sangria with dinner while enjoying the live entertainment or just stay for a glass and seasonal fruit and cheese board. They also offer a shuttle from your lake location!

Shawnee Bluff Winery

Shawnee Bluff Winery offers wine by the bottle or by the glass. We also offer wine tastings in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views of the Lake of the Ozarks. We are located on Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark, situated atop the bluff with a 14 mile incredible, panoramic view of Lake of the Ozarks. Originally renovated in 2011, we now have added new decks to enjoy our wine and view, an indoor tasting room and bistro if the weather isn’t ideal, and a new brick oven to prepare the best pizza at the Lake. We have added a Banquet and Event Hall available for your special occasion of groups up to 50.

Golden Rock Winery

The 2011 Small Emerging Enterprise of the Year was awarded to the Golden Rock Winery in Camdenton. The criterion for this award is for a business to best display the innovation, entrepreneurial accomplishments and/or utilization of emerging technology.

Area Golf Courses

It’s a great setting, but playing at the Lake is more than just “a walk in the woods”. Area courses challenge golfers at every skill level. Elevation changes, water features, rock outcrops and more have been built into our championship courses by famed designers including Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

What’s more, Lake of the Ozarks golf courses offer all the amenities and services you expect from first-class facilities. And if you bring your family along, everyone will enjoy the Lake of the Ozarks’ outstanding lake recreation options, attractions, shopping and dining.

Golf Council Courses

• Bear Creek Valley
• Deer Chase Golf Club
• Eldon Golf Club
• Indian Rock Golf Club
• Lake Valley Country Club
• Osage National Golf Resort
• Rolling Hills Country Club
• Old Kinderhook
• The Club at Porto Cima
• The Cove Golf Course
• The Oaks Golf Club
• The Ridge Golf Course

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