Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area

My wife and I visited this campground because of it's location and access to the lake. While the scenery, sunsets, and abundant animal sightings were very good, there are some things that need correcting. BAD - location was 20 miles from area attractions and significant shopping, campground was not maintained well (many downed branches and trees and grass not cut), no visible security, no sewage connection at site, bathrooms were good, but needed better maintenance, not big rig friendly (35' and bigger will have problems), all sites needed leveling. GOOD - marina and access to lake was very good, cabins (separate from campground) were excellent, sites are blacktopped, quiet campground, WIFI available at bath house, nice country store at marina. To fully enjoy this campground you must either own a boat or rent a boat. To me it is worth another visit and we will return.

Called for directions as it can be a little difficult and awkward to get there...phone line was continuously busy for several hours...dodged many tree limbs getting there. Signed in and got our spot....my surge suppressor noted polarity reversal and could not get power. We had to relocate which was a deeply angled site and we could not level. Told that "the polarity read like that but it was otherwise fine"....eh, don't think so. While the surroundings are "pretty", this definitely is not big rig friendly (38 feet). Small rigs and campers would do just fine. 30 amp service (voltage is holding fine for AC) and no sewer, just a dump station. Could be a lot better...but this is just the first day. Will submit another review if things get better.

One of the best run military campgrounds I have ever been to. Staff at the park was very helpful. I was so impressed with the area, I intend to retire there.

We have been camping here for about 20 years and it has aways been a nice place. This trip we rented a boat and had a good time out on the lake one day. The other day we shopped at the outlet mall in town. One day was also spent just swimming in there small beach area. It closes at 6pm but you can take an drive to the State park swim area which is under 2 miles if you want to swim after 6.