Fun Facts About Your Favorite Vacation Spot!

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The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mid-West, and we know it's one of your favorites too! Our family-friendly resort in Osage Beach, Missouri is centrally located at the Lake of the Ozarks. Close to a number of attractions, retail stores, and restaurants, you can keep your entire group entertained, when you stay at Lakewood Resort! As you plan your trip, check out some of these fun facts about the area.


1) The Lake of the Ozarks' nickname is "Magic Dragon", due to it's unusual winding shape. Explore the unique Lake on your next vacation!

2) The Bagnell Dam was built to supply electricity to St. Louis.

3) About 10,000 boaters fill up the Lake, on holiday weekends. You can be one of them with our boat rental option at Lakewood Resort!


4) Bagnell Dam is 130 feet below the surface of the Lake, at it's lowest point. 

5) Over 640 billion gallons of water makeup the Lake of the Ozarks.We're glad for ever single one of them - making the perfect place for boating, fishing, and water sports!

6) The shoreline of the Lake is over 1,150 miles (that's more than the entire coast of California)!

7) 40% of second homeowners in the state of Missouri, own property at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you are interested in making the Lake your permanent vacation spot, consider a timeshare at Lakewood Resort!

8) From end to end, the Lake is 92 miles long! That's a lot of  lake to explore on your next getaway to the Lake of the Ozarks. 

9) The Lake was the largest man-made lake in the United States, when it was built.

10) The surface of the Lake's water covers 61,000 square miles.

11) For a unique dining experience, get out and enjoy over 20 waterfront restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks. 


Now that you know some of the fun facts about the Lake of the Ozarks, you are ready to book your vacation. Get your reservations and pack your bags for your favorite vacation spot! While you are traveling to Lakewood Resort, you can quiz your friends and family with your new-found knowledge about the Lake. If you are interested in booking your stay at the best resort in Osage Beach, MO, contact us today! We look forward to helping make your vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks a blast and help you create lasing memories with your friends and family!

Making Memories for Generations...
1029 Lakewood Circle
Osage Beach, MO 65065
573-384-5506

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