Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks
Memorial Day on Lake of the Ozarks — the unofficial start of lake season.
Days to go
272days · May 29–31, 2027
Where to sleep in Missouri
Missouri campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Lake of the Ozarks vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Akers Group Campground (Ozark Natl Scenic Riverways)Nearest town: Eminence · National Park Service$18–$28/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park (no overnight camping on park grounds)Nearest town: Camdenton · State Park / State Forest$0/nightTent onlyBooks use adjacent lake of the ozarks sp for overnight
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park CampgroundNearest town: Kaiser · State Park / State Forest$22–$45/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 12 months ahead via mo state parks portal
- Elephant Rocks (camp at nearby Johnson's Shut-Ins)Nearest town: Belleview · State Park / State Forest$0/nightTent onlyBooks day-use only — overnight at johnson's shut-ins sp
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What you need to know
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Midwest lake season. Lake of the Ozarks RV parks and marinas run at peak, pairing rig + boat for the long weekend.
Safety + legal
Lake traffic peaks on Memorial Day — wear life jackets, watch wakes, and never operate a boat under the influence.
Insider tip
Lakeside RV sites with a boat slip book months out; a rig at a state-park campground plus a separate launch ramp keeps options open.
Plan your trip · May 29–31, 2027 · Lake of the Ozarks
Rent an RV or boat near Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks
Search runs on your May 29–31, 2027 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV or boat is listed for those dates depends on what Missouri hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- May 29–31, 2027
- Days away
- 272
- Location
- Lake of the Ozarks
- Book ahead
- 12+ weeks
- Planning window
- Start early
Hosting near Lake of the Ozarks? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~12 weeks out
Give yourself ~12 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
May 28
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
May 29–31
Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks
Head home
Jun 1
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks
First pick first — each row opens a search for May 29-31, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
Frequently asked about Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks
When is Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks?
Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks runs May 29–31, 2027 in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
Where is Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks held?
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
What are the exact 2027 dates?
May 29–31, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Memorial Day — Lake of the Ozarks?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans, boat. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of Midwest lake season. Lake of the Ozarks RV parks and marinas run at peak, pairing rig + boat for the long weekend.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 12 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Lake traffic peaks on Memorial Day — wear life jackets, watch wakes, and never operate a boat under the influence.
What's an insider tip?
Lakeside RV sites with a boat slip book months out; a rig at a state-park campground plus a separate launch ramp keeps options open.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Before you rent in Missouri — key local rules
No CDL is needed for motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — MO DOR
Boating Safety Card required for operators born after 1984 — MO State Hwy Patrol — Water Patrol
St. Joe SP + Mark Twain NF primary public OHV — MO State Parks — St. Joe
Missouri BAC 0.08%; driver can't drink, but no statewide open-container ban — Missouri Revisor of Statutes — RSMo 577.017
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Missouri DOR — Driver License before relying. Reviewed in the last 3 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Missouri rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00