Osage Beach, Missouri
Osage Beach is a city of 4,905 people in Camden County, Missouri, founded in 1886.
Why visit Osage Beach
Townapedia lists 15 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Glaize Bridge, Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, Sycamore Creek Golf Club and The Moorings at Malibu Marina.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Osage Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Osage Beach
Osage Beach is a city located in both Camden and Miller counties in Missouri, United States. Situated along the Lake of the Ozarks, the city is a major tourism destination and serves as a regional commercial hub. The city is a center for lodging, shopping, dining, and business activity. Based on 2024 census, the city home to approximately 5,100 residents while welcoming over three million visitors each year.
From the Wikipedia article Osage Beach, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Continuous truss bridge in Lake Ozark, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
4040 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Andy's Frozen Custard
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
4820 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Tirebiters Peanut Pub
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
4704 Jayhawk Street, Osage Beach
Su 11:00-00:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-01:30
El Charco Azul
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
4204 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
First Watch
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
4325 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
07:00-14:30
35 more on the map.
Where to stay20
Holiday Inn Express Osage Beach - Lake of the Ozarks
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
4533 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
Lake Lighthouse Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
5451 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
The No Wake Inn Osage Beach- Lake of the Ozarks
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
5404 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach
8 more on the map.
History
The development of Osage Beach is closely linked to the creation of the Lake of the Ozarks. Osage Beach was founded in 1886 as Zebra before being renamed as Osage Beach in 1935. Osage Beach was incorporated in 1959.
Formation of the Lake: In 1931, the Union Electric Company of St. Louis completed the construction of Bagnell Dam on the Osage River, creating the Lake of the Ozarks. The new reservoir quickly became a draw for visitors interested in boating, fishing, and resort recreation.
Early Development: During the 1930s and 1940s, the shoreline began to see the establishment of cabins, fishing camps, and small businesses catering to lake tourism. The area that would become Osage Beach developed as an accessible point on the lake due to its proximity to U.S. Highway 54.
Incorporation: The City of Osage Beach was first incorporated in 1959. Following a temporary dis-incorporation, voters approved a second and final incorporation in 1965.
Growth: The city grew rapidly as a resort and second-home destination during the 1960s and 1970s. Its central location on the Lake of the Ozarks led to the establishment of marinas, hotels, and resorts. Commercial growth in the 1980s and 1990s included the 1985 opening of the Osage Beach Premium Outlets (originally the Factory Outlet Mall).
From the History section of Osage Beach, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.7 mi
1168 KK Highway, Osage Beach
Shopping14
Grand Glaize Shopping Center
Shopping center · 0.5 mi
5181 Vicus Castri, Osage Beach
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare6
Map of Osage Beach
126 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 (5 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, 2 miles away.
- Lake Ozark 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Village of Four Seasons 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Camdenton 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Eldon 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Versailles 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Lebanon 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- California 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Wardsville 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Jefferson City 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Fort Leonard Wood 39 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- Osage Beach, MO Main Street Music Hall 01, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY 2.5
- Osage Beach, MO Grand Glaize Bridge 01, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY 2.5
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