Everybody knows you go to California to visit theme parks and you go to Vegas to gamble.  They also know that you come to the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri when it’s time to get out on the water!  This is a 93-mile lake that has several regions within its massive area: Bagnell Dam, North Shore, Horseshoe Bend, Shawnee Bend, West Area, Grand Glaize and Gravois Arm.  The lake encompasses parts of 11 cities.  Needless to say, this is an outdoorsman’s paradise! 

If you want to commune with nature make plans to camp by the lake.  Camping is not only fun in its own right, but is also a great bonding experience for new friends and family members.  Camping also goes very well with water sports and boating, which are the primary reason why tourists come to Missouri in the first place.

Lake of the Ozarks is always open for business and there are several camping sites near to the lake.  Some of the most popular locations include the Ozark Trails Family Campground, Majestic Oak Parks, Cross Creek Campground and Lazy River RV Resort.  Camping sites do tend to make it “rough” on you, but don’t be surprised when you find a few handy features along the way.  For example, some camping sites provide full hook ups for water and electricity, while others go for the “resort” experience and including swimming pools and playgrounds.

That’s a perfect combination: camping and boating.  You can camp out on land and then ride out to the middle of the lake for a grand view of the Lake of the Ozarks.  You don’t have to own a boat just to enjoy the ride.  You can rent a fishing boat or a waverunner for a low price and see all of the lake area.  Why, you could even camp out on the lake if you rent a pontoon or a houseboat! 

The lake is well over 50,000 acres so trust us—you will be riding on the water for a good part of your day!  You can contact Iguana Watersports to learn more about cheap rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks.  This destination is truly an outdoorsman’s paradise!