home Plan Your Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Lake life, party coves, and resort golf in the Missouri Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks is the ultimate blend of golf and debauchery in the South Central region. The Lodge of Four Seasons and Old Kinderhook anchor a strong golf scene, and the 1,150-mile shoreline delivers boat parties, party coves, and lakeside bars. The Bagnell Dam Strip has a Spring Break energy that pairs perfectly with a golf trip. It's Branson's wilder, less family-friendly cousin.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Lake of the Ozarks — curated for groups.
4 coursesSpring, Summer SGF (120 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay lakehouse Sleeps 12-22
$600-$2200/night
Lake of the Ozarks waterfront homes
private dock lake access hot tub outdoor kitchen fire pit boat slip
resort house Sleeps 10-16
$500-$1500/night
Lodge of Four Seasons / Old Kinderhook resorts
pool access golf cart marina access resort amenities
Dining
Baxter's Lakeside Grille $$$ seafood The lake's top restaurant with lakeside dining, fresh seafood, and a dock you can boat up to
JB Hook's Great Ocean Fish $$$ seafood Upscale lakeside seafood with a raw bar, steaks, and sunset views over the main channel
Dog Days Bar & Grill $$ casual Lake staple with burgers, wings, and cold beer — boat up to the dock or drive in. Classic lake-bar energy.
Old Kinderhook Grill Room $$$ steakhouse Resort steakhouse with views of the 18th green — hand-cut steaks and a solid bourbon list for the post-round dinner
Nightlife
Shady Gators Late Night patio The legendary lake party bar — massive waterfront deck, live music, and the epicenter of Lake of the Ozarks nightlife. Dock up and walk in.
Backwater Jack's Late Night patio Dock bar with a pool, waterslide, and live music — boat up or drive in for all-day lake party vibes. Adjacent to Shady Gators.
Brews Brothers Tap Room brewpub Craft beer taproom in Osage Beach with local brews, pub food, and a chill change of pace from the dock bars
Tucker's Shuckers patio Casual lake bar with oysters, frozen drinks, and a laid-back dock — the afternoon-drink-in-the-sun spot
Activities Lake of the Ozarks Boat Rental boat rental full day $50-$100/pp
Rent a party barge, pontoon, or speedboat and hit Party Cove, dock bars, and swimming coves along 1,150 miles of shoreline
Party Cove water sports half day $50-$100/pp
The legendary lake party spot where boats raft up for music, swimming, and all-day floating — peak golf-trip energy
Big Surf Waterpark water sports half day $25-$40/pp
Waterpark in Linn Creek with slides, wave pool, and lazy river — surprisingly fun for adult groups
Lake Ozark Strip Bar Crawl brewery half day $25-$60/pp
Walk the Bagnell Dam Strip hitting bars, arcades, and souvenir shops — retro lake-town energy with a Spring Break vibe
