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Bull Shoals
Lake. 45,500 acres on the Missouri-Arkansas Line, 16400 acres on the Missouri
side. Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest is on the far north edge. Fishing,
Swimming, Float Trips and Trout Fishing is available on the White River. Campsites
with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel.
Bull Shoals Lake is a water sports paradise. Nearly 1000 miles of rugged
shoreline is open to boaters from all over the nation. There are nineteen
parks around the lake for public use and enjoyment. They have camping and
picnic facilities with grills. The lake runs west to Lake Taneycomo and Table
Rock Lake in Missouri. U.S. 65 on the Missouri State Line.
Clarence
Cannon Dam-Mark Twain Lake. 18600 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites
with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel,
Visitor Information Center. Features the largest hydropower generating plant
in northeastern Missouri. Off U.S. 61 / Missouri State Route 19 (28 miles
southwest of Hannibal). (573) 735-4097
Clearwater
Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Near three state parks including Gads
Hill (where Jessie James staged the world's second train robbery in 1874.
Recreational sites include Bluff View, Piedmont Park, Webb Creek and Thrumon
Point. Just west of Piedmont, Missouri off State Route 34. (501) 324-5673.
Harry S.
Truman Dam & Reservoir. 55,600 acres, 1000 miles of shoreline. Fishing,
Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. There are many scenic
bluffs, a hardwood forest, prairie and many rugged hills to make this a popular
scenic spot. The other side of the Dam leads into the famous "Lake of the
Ozarks". Located at Warsaw and U.S. 65. (816) 426-6816.
Lake of
The Ozarks. 58,000 acres, 1375 miles of shoreline, Unlimited H.P. Fishing,
Swimming, Water Skiing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply), Marinas, Fuel, Visitor Information Centers. This popular
waterway is about 50 miles wide but has well over a hundred miles of scenic
travel by water. There are many recreational activities including excellent
fishing and over 200 resorts make it easy to arrange for a relaxing vacation.
Several commercial services provide various rentals. Lake of the Ozarks State
Park lies at the far southeastern end of the reservoir, also be sure to visit
Bridal Cave and the natural bridge. Mile Marker 14 was the location for The
Party Cove, however due to home construction in the area the Party Cove has
been moved to the back of the lake of the Ozarks State Park, (11-20-96). Hundreds
of boats of all sizes and shapes and thousands of people visit during an average
summer. There is also floating food and souvenir vendors. Summer days are
popular on weekends. The lake runs from just west of Warsaw to just east of
Osage Beach.
Little Blue
River Lakes. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center.
Located in Kansas City between I 70 and U.S. 50. (816) 426-6816.
Long Branch
Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Campsites with electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center.
Attractive shoreline vistas and excellent fishing. Just west of Macon, Missouri
on U.S. 36. (816) 426-6816.
Mississippi
River. (See the Mississippi River Listing)
Missouri
River. At various stopping points and State Parks: Fishing, Campsites
with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramps (small fee may apply), Navigable
from St. Louis and the Mississippi to Kansas City then on up through Iowa
/ Nebraska. There are many good stopping points along the river. Popular stops
(now going from from west to east) include Fort Osage, Battle of Lexington
(historical site), Van Meter State Park, Marker of Ft. Orleans, Arrow Rock
State Park, Boons Lick, and Daniel Boone Shrine (just outside of St. Louis).
Pomme de
Terre Lake. 7800 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information
Center. A spring fed lake sometimes called "Gem of the Ozarks). Home of Pomme
de Tere State Park. (816) 426-6816.
Smithville
Lake. 7190 Acres. 175 miles of shoreline, Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply),
Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Located about 20 miles north of
Kansas City off U.S. 169. (816) 426-6816.
Stockton
Lake. 25,000 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information
Center. Be sure to visit Ruark Bluff, Mutton Creek, and the Orleans Trail.
This large and popular lake is just southeast of Stocton Missouri, State Route
215. (816) 426-6816.
Table Rock
Lake. 43,100 acres, Fishing, Swimming, House Boat Rentals, Cabins, Condos,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply),
Marina, Fuel. One of the more popular lakes in the Ozarks. Sites include Kings
River, Big Bay, Big Indian, Long Circle, Indian Point, Silver City and Dollar
Marvel Cave Park and Talking Rocks. On the other side of the Dam forms Bull
Shoals Lake which connects through Lake Taneycomo (see Arkansas). Located
in the Mark Twain National Forest primarily between Eagle Rock and Branson
( a popular Country Music Spot!) 45 miles south of Springfield off U.S. 65.
(501) 324-5673.
Wappapello
Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Recreational Sites include Chaonia Landing,
Paradise Point, Holliday Landing, People's Creek and Lake Wappapello Lake
State Park. Just northeast of Popular Bluff, off U.S. 67 and State Route 172.
(314) 331-8622.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in Missouri for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
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