Missouri
Lake of the Ozarks: RV + boat basecamp
Lake of the Ozarks, managed by Ameren and Missouri State Parks within Lake of the Ozarks State Park, offers a wide expanse for powerboating, personal watercraft, fishing, and swimming. Its lakeside camping opportunities provide direct access to the water. With more than a thousand miles of shoreline and dozens of public marinas, the lake is a practical destination for on-water recreation.
On the water
RV-accessible bases
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park campgrounds
- Osage Beach, Missouri
- Camdenton, Missouri
On-water & marinas
More than a thousand miles of shoreline with dozens of public marinas.
Why base an RV trip here
RV travelers can base themselves at Lake of the Ozarks State Park campgrounds, Osage Beach, or Camdenton, then launch boats from the many public marinas. This setup makes it straightforward to combine a rented RV, a boat, and a campsite into a single trip. The area’s multiple bases and marinas support flexible, multi-vendor planning without needing a single provider for everything.
For current conditions, water level, closures and reservations, check the managing authority: Missouri State Parks — Lake of the Ozarks .