Osage Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Osage Beach which includes a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Osage Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a lake or waterhole
Ha Ha Tonka State Park showing forests and caves 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.

Inn at Grand Glaize

Inn at Grand Glaize

2 out of 5
5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
The price is ₹6,982 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹6,982
₹8,114 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Osage Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (156 reviews)
Enjoyable
"Great stay, great view, and such nice people working there. The doorman was always smiles and happy. Pool was great and tiki bar guy was accommodating. Our king lake view room was big enough for our family with the addition of our blow up matress. Just a great stay."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Inn at Grand Glaize
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 ₹15,029 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹15,029
₹17,878 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa resort in Osage Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Needs more sidewalks around the property but otherwise we had a fantastic weekend"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 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 ₹6,043 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹6,043
₹6,539 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Osage Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Always stay here"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 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 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,010 reviews)
"The property is beautiful, and staff is very friendly. My family was disappointed about the pool being closed. We did not know until after we booked."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (957 reviews)
So many flies!
"The layout of the time share was great! But when we arrived there were so many flies! We had to find the fly swatter and we killed over 15 flies while we were there. The bed was comfortable as well as the sofa. We enjoyed the 2nd pool--the one without the water slides. The downstairs bathroom needs ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Stormy Point Village Resort
Oak Ridge at Branson

Oak Ridge at Branson

3 out of 5
245 Jess-Jo Pkwy, Branson, MO
Stay at this 3-star condo in Branson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
"Very clean and the bed was comfortable"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Oak Ridge at Branson
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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