Bagnell Dam impounds the Osage River that creates the Lake of the Ozarks. Lake of the Ozarks State Park is a popular with nature lovers. Other attractions near the dam include: the Horny Toad Entertainment Complex, with dining, entertainment, and shopping: and, only a half hour away, the Jefferson City Soccer Fields, the site of youth soccer tournaments. Columbia College is about 1 mile from Lake Ozark. Golfers may enjoy nearby championship golf courses like the Bay View Golf Course, Osage National Golf Club and Bear Creek Valley Golf Club.
The Baymont Inn & Suites provides its guests with free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Guests can relax at the hotel’s pool and take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary daily breakfast. Guests can read complimentary newspapers provided by the hotel during breakfast. Both smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available to guests staying at this hotel.
Baymont Inn & Suites
3501 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, Mo. 65049
573-365-2700
baymontinns.com
The Shoreland Motel has a dock where guests can go fishing or swimming. Travelers can relax at the hotel’s pool or hot tub. Guests can cook their own food on barbecue grills provided by the hotel or heat food in microwaves in guest rooms. Both smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available. Guests that mention the website of the Shoreland Motel will receive a 5 percent discount on their stay.
Shoreland Motel
1172 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, Mo. 65049
573-365-2354
shorelandmotel.com
The Resort at Port Arrowhead has 209 guest rooms and a restaurant. The restaurant has a view of the nearby lake. The hotel was renovated in 2002 and has two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, a children’s wading pool, two hot tubs, miniature golf and a fitness center. Guests can relax at the hotel’s spa.
Resort at Port Arrowhead
3080 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, Mo. 65049
573-365-2334
theresortatportarrowhead.com
The Orchid Motel has a pool and a guest rooms. Both smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available. The pool has a beautiful view of the Ozark lakes, and guests can watch sunsets from it.
Orchid Motel
3420 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, Mo. 65049
573-365-2680
orchidmotel.com