Why visit Lake Ozark
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus Theatres - Eagles' Landing Cinema, Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, Bagnell Dam and Union Electric Administration Building-Lakeside.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Lake Ozark
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Ozark
Lake Ozark is a city in Camden and Miller counties in Missouri, United States, near its namesake, the Lake of the Ozarks. The population was 2,077 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Ozark, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Marcus Theatres - Eagles' Landing Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
1300 Barred Owl Lane, Lake Ozark
Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Continuous truss bridge in Lake Ozark, Missouri
Museums and landmarks4
Bagnell Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Dam in 617 River Rd., Lakeside, Missouri
Union Electric Administration Building-Lakeside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Big Thunder Marina at Ozark Yacht Club
Marina and boat launch · 0.8 mi
Yacht Haven Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.2 mi
197 Hidden Acres Court, Lake Ozark
Restaurants and cafes22
RIP Tavern
Restaurant · Burger, Wings, Sandwich, Chicken, Salad
Founded in 2024, RIP Tavern is a lively bar and grill serving Lake Ozark, Camdenton, Osage Beach, Linn Creek, Eldon, Lebanon, Sunrise...
1151 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, Lake Ozark
Su 11:00-00:00, Mo-Tu closed, We-Th 11:00-01:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-01:30
Baxter's Lakeside Grille
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
2124 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, Lake Ozark
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.1 mi
200 Kestrel Lane, Lake Ozark
Mo-Th 11:00-21:40; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:40; Su 11:00-21:40
JB Hook's
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 1.2 mi
2260 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, Lake Ozark
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Osage Beach Pkwy & Mace Rd
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
3641 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
10 more on the map.
History
A post office called Lake Ozark has been in operation since 1932. The community took its name from the nearby Lake of the Ozarks.
Bagnell Dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
The segment of Bagnell Dam Boulevard from Horse Bend Parkway to the Bagnell Dam is named "Bagnell Dam Strip." There are two muffler mans named Injun Joe and another named Country Bumpkin. The latter was gone from 2013 until 2024. It suffered damage on the shoe part from vandalism a few weeks after returning.
From the History section of Lake Ozark, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Rockwood Resort Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1701 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, Lake Ozark
Churches and places of worship6
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
2411 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, Lake Ozark
Shopping7
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Lake Ozark
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 29°F | 2.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 2.1 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakeside (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Camden County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Linn Creek-Grand Glaize Memorial Airport (OSB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Osage Beach 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Village of Four Seasons 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Sunrise Beach 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Jefferson City 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Cole Camp 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Lebanon 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Fort Leonard Wood 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Sedalia 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rolla 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Columbia 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lake Ozark, MO Shady Gators 01, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY 2.5
- UserKTrimble-AP of Bagnell Dam MO 2011-03-01, KTrimble ( talk ), CC0
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