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BOATING/LAKE LIFE

Boating is one of the most popular activities at the lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

With over 1,100 miles of shoreline and 54,000 acres of water, the lake offers visitors a wide range of boating experiences, from leisurely cruises to high-speed water sports. 


The lake is home to several marinas and boat rental facilities, making it easy for tourists to rent a boat or bring their own. For those new to boating, there are plenty of options for guided boat tours and boat rental services that provide safety instruction and equipment. For those who are more experienced, the lake is a great place to enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing.  


For those looking for a more relaxing boating experience, the lake offers several beautiful coves and bays that are perfect for picnicking, sunbathing, and swimming. Visitors can anchor their boats in these secluded areas and enjoy the peace of the lake's natural beauty. 


Boating is a significant part of the Lake of the Ozarks experience and is a must-do activity for tourists visiting the area. With its stunning scenery, clear waters, and abundant recreational activities, the lake offers a genuinely unforgettable boating experience that will be a highlight of any vacation. 

Fishing

 Fishing is another popular activity on the lake, and boating provides easy access to the best fishing spots. With over 80 species of fish in the lake, including catfish, bass, and crappie, fishing enthusiasts are sure to find plenty of opportunities to catch the big one. The lake is also home to several fishing tournaments and guides who can help visitors make the most of their fishing experience. 

Fishing at Lake of the Ozarks
Marker of Mile Marker 7 graphic with the lake of the Ozark graphic.

CROSSWINDS AT MILE MARKER 7

Geographically desired location to many of the best attractions on Lake of the Ozarks!

Gas pumps at Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar and Grill

NEAR BY GAS STATIONS

  • (0 MM) Captain Mike Fink's Marina  
  • (1 MM) Ozark Yacht Club   
  • (1 MM) Iguana Watersports  
  • (2 MM) Point Randall Resort  
  • (2 MM) Ozark Village Resort Marina  
  • (3 MM) Big Thunder Marina at Glencove  
  • (3 MM) Adventure Marina 
  • (3 MM) Village Marina
  • (5.5 MM) Iguana Watersports  
  • (7 MM) Millstone Marina 
  • (7 MM) Toad Cove Marina 
  • (8 MM) Big Thunder Marina  
  • (8 MM) Lake Shores Marina 
  • (10 MM) Franky & Louie's Marina 
  • (11.5 MM) Bikini Pier 

We are on Lake time here

Map showing Crosswinds Hideaway location

12-minute drive to Bagnell Dam Public Launch

  • Area Hours: 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Directions: Immediately north of the Osage River Bridge on Highway 54, take the Osage River Bridge Road west approximately 0.40 mile to the access. Bagnell Dam Access is at the base of Bagnell Dam on the Osage River. 
  • For more information: (573) 346-2210

Close by Marinas

Bergers Marina Logo.

Bergers Marina

BIG THUNDER AT GLENCOVE MARINA

Alhonna Resort & Marina

159 Hidden Acres Rd, 

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573-365-2337

Alhonna Resort & Marina Logo.

Alhonna Resort & Marina

BIG THUNDER AT GLENCOVE MARINA

Alhonna Resort & Marina

677 Outer Drive  

Lake Ozark MO 65049

573-365-2634

Big Thunder logo.

BIG THUNDER AT GLENCOVE MARINA

BIG THUNDER AT GLENCOVE MARINA

BIG THUNDER AT GLENCOVE MARINA

147 Glencove Blvd.  Lake Ozark MO 65049 

 573-365-4001

Boat Rentals

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Bombay Boat rental

Paradise Marina and Watersports

Play Date Charters

5-minute walk  

 G2325 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049 

573-723-3502

Play Date Charters logo.

Play Date Charters

Paradise Marina and Watersports

Play Date Charters

12-minute drive

2111 Bagnell Dam Blvd #2328, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573-280-6989

Paradise Marina and Watersports logo.

Paradise Marina and Watersports

Paradise Marina and Watersports

Paradise Marina and Watersports

12-minute drive 

1100 Bagnell Dam Blvd,

 Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573-745-0700

Big Thunder logo.

BIG THUNDER AT GLENCOVE MARINA

Paradise Marina and Watersports

Paradise Marina and Watersports

11-minute drive  

G147 Glencove Blvd 

Lake Ozark, MO 65049 

573-964-3406

Fun on the lake

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PARADISE PARASAIL

Kirby's School of wake

Celebration Cruises

14-minute drive   

1100 Bagnell Dam Blvd, 

 Lake Ozark, MO 65049

 573-365-6757

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Celebration Cruises

Kirby's School of wake

Celebration Cruises

14-minute drive    

1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd.

 Lake Ozark, MO 65049

573-480-3212

Kirby's School of wake logo.

Kirby's School of wake

Kirby's School of wake

Kirby's School of wake

19-minute drive   

4773 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-694-0640

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