Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground
chris M.
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2022

Lake of the Ozarks State Park campground Spring 2022

Lake of the Ozarks State Park campground is located in Kaiser Missouri about 5 miles down highway 134 off of highway 42. This campground is about 1.5 hour from Columbia and Springfield Missouri. It is approximately 3 hours from St.Louis and Kansas City Missouri .

Lake of the Ozarks State Park includes two different areas which are both located on Lake of the Ozarks.

The one reviewed here is located in Kaiser and includes Public Beach #1 , a marina/gas dock , horse stables/trails, hiking trails,beach,fishing dock,shore fishing and campground.

The other is located in Osage Beach about 20 minutes away and includes Public Beach #2, grand glaze marina/gas dock,shore fishing and hiking trails. No camping is available at the Osage Beach location aka PB 2 or grand glaze.

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground is a wonderful place to set up camp for the weekend and is one of my all time favorites. The State Park is clean and well maintained with plenty to do for everyone.

The camp sites range from primitive to full hook up 50amp and you will see a range of camping types from tents to class A's . The sites are well spaced out despite how the reservation map appears on the State Park website. I would however suggest staying at the campsites on the outer edges as the interior sites are a bit more cramped.

This area includes bath and shower houses that are of average cleanliness for a State park (typically worn but clean). As well as 3 playgrounds for the kids. Also on site is a Beach so bring a Towel and swimming suit.

A few things to note . If you come in the winter or spring the lake will be low and your lake side campsite will be Lake view instead. You are located about 15 minutes from a grocery store however a camp store is available also bring bug spray.

Your ideal sites are lakeside 160's I stayed at #163 and it was wonderful open with not a lot of tress for the dogs to get tangled in.

This is a true gem at the lake and even though I only live 15 miles away we visit many times throughout the year.

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  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campground by chris M., April 25, 2022