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Missouri's largest lake destination features more than 1,100 miles of shoreline. The Lake of the Ozarks offers access to public beaches, great fishing opportunities, and plenty of room for fun and recreation on the water. Cities around the Lake of the Ozarks offer hundreds of dining and lodging options. Recreation activities - including golf, horseback riding, boat excursions, and aircraft tours, just to name a few - are abundant. Marinas and rental services offer a variety of choices for fun on the water, whether you need a pontoon boat for your large group or simply want to explore the open water from a personal watercraft.

There are many points from which you can access the Lake of the Ozarks. Please note, the address provided with this listing is for the Bagnell Dam Access in Lake Ozark. Visit www.FunLake.com/marine/ramps.php to find a list of more access points.

This 55,600-plus acre lake offers 958 miles of coast line and has created a diverse wildlife area rich in the history of Osage Indians, explorers, fur trappers, traders and settlers. Harry S Truman State Park, located on the peninsula that juts into the lake, opened in 1983.

Clear waters, dramatic bluffs and vibrant summer and fall colors make Harry S Truman State Park an ideal place to vacation. The park offers a marina, ample fishing and boating opportunities and water that are ideal for every kind of swimmer. Hiking trails, picnic areas and campsites that dot the park's open oak woodlands, natural grasslands and lakeside areas let visitors enjoy the abundance of wildlife and recreation opportunities at this park.

Truman Lake is a great location for fishing, even in the winter, as power from Truman Dam helps heat the water. Truman Lake is nationally known for its excellent crappie and bass fishing. The reservoir is fed by four rivers and several small streams, creating a broad diversity for fishing.

More than 8,800 acres of timber were left standing in the lake to improve aquatic habitat. The lake often hosts major fishing tournaments.