Lake of the Ozarks?
 

I'm brainstorming ideas for a boating trip next summer. Instead of going back to Lake Powell (which was amazing) we have been contemplating the Ozarks.
So where to go when we are there?
Are there areas that we should try to see if we go there? I only know one other family that goes there and they go to different places every year.
I'm curious to some experiences others may have had there or even ideas of things to do while there.


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How far is Shasta from you ?

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Shasta Cali? A long way! Powell was 10hrs 500 mi Ozarks would be 750mi an a supposed 12 hrs... I googled Shasta. Looks awesome. 1200mi and 20 hrs:eek:

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Just call in to work with a eye infection for say..........maybe 4 extra days Moto and go for it!!
You know the saying............ No Guts , No Glory! :yes_grin::rolling_laugh:

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I've heard of this so called "eye" infection... I believe its the infection I've gotten before when I don't see myself coming into work!! The time off is not a problem for me but the people I go with work Mon-Fri and usually don't want to take that much time off. I will say though, 20 hrs is way to far. Ozarks is at the edge of the distance I want to travel. Its all Hwy 50 straight East. Nice and flat! The two mt passes to Powell were brutal on the 1500, not to mention the last 15 mi of 25 MPH hills.


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Motoxxx43--PM me if you would like--I can give you a fair bit of insight to Lake of the Ozarks--we have boated on that lake for quite a few yrs--I can tell you where to visit -- or where to "avoid" depending on what sort of trip you are wanting!

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Agreed, LOTO advice all depends on what you are wanting to do. There are quite parts of the lake and busy parts.
Do you want to do water sports and cove out with family most days? Or, is your group going to be more into hitting some on-water bars? People talk about it like it's just a big drunken party lake but actually all the bars are family friendly during the day. Most bars have arcade games, water trampolines, or something for the kids to do. Another great benefit of LOTO is the variety of lodging choices. You'll be able to choose from a hotel or condo with a slip on a public dock or you can find a house with a private dock. Everything revolves around the lake, it's a great atmosphere.

I've done Powell as well. Both places are awesome just completely different.

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I love loto. I go there a lot for work and pleasure. Check out funlake.com. There is something for everyone! Be sure to post here when you're going and also check out Frankie and Louie's Beach Bar. Awesome if you have kids, 10 mile marker. Southwood shores condos are a good lakefront economical place to stay at the 12 mile marker. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

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Thanks for the input folks! As for what we plan to do, I am up for the whole experience. There will most likely be a group of us, similar to when we went to Powell. They like the watersports. I would like to do some people watching for sure. That an the lake side activities. I've heard of casinos and stuff like that.
A buddy I know takes their Fountain there once a summer to watch some boat event, can't recall the name of it. I was told Liquidforce has a super cool wake board event as well.

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Yeah, they have an event there. Nothing that big though. Couple really fast boats. Some guy this year set a new world record. No biggie, only 224 mph in a pleasure boat.

Lake of the Ozark Shootout | www.lakeoftheozarkshootout.org

224 mph run by My Way http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejhKHRkWsys

107 mph pontoon boat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJzSr3G61Bo

Then there is Aqua-poluza too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBrrgG8cJhQ

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Party cove is pretty sweet for "people watching" if you don't have kids with you! It's Anderson Cove.

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How many peeps you goin down with? I have 2 rentals side by side on the 10 mm with a private boat ramp and docks. Quiet cove close to everything. FnLs is just around the corner.

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[QUOTE=Oregondunes;49280]Yeah, they have an event there. Nothing that big though. Couple really fast boats. Some guy this year set a new world record. No biggie, only 224 mph in a pleasure boat.

Lake of the Ozark Shootout | www.lakeoftheozarkshootout.org

224 mph run by My Way My Way 224MPH LOTO Record Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2013 - YouTube

107 mph pontoon boat World's Fastest Pontoon Boat - a South Bay at 107 mph!!! - YouTube

Then there is Aqua-poluza too AquaPalooza 2012 Boat Party Lake of the Ozarks short ver. - YouTube[/Q

Not trying to hijack the thread--here's a couple of shots I got of "My Way" (a 50 foot, 3000 HP, twin turbine Mystic) at LOTO Shootout this summer. For size reference the boat in the foreground is a 20' Bayliner! The pontoon that ran 107 is out of Illinois and boats mostly on Lake Shelbyville. (My brother in-law and a few other of my "boating buds" see him there regularly)

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Doaclnr, can you post or message me your contact info for a possible rental next summer?

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Motoxxx43,

Highly recommend LOTO. It is one of my favorite parts of the country. I've been going there for the past decade or so. As others have said, you can do everything from fish, to lounge, to race, to party, to everything in between. Lake does get pretty busy on the weekends, and because its a fairly narrow (and often rock walled) lake the waves can perpetuate and the lake gets pretty rough. You will get beat up a litte, but its definitely worth it. People there are as friendly as you'll find anywhere in the world.

The shootout is a pretty cool specatcle, but is insanely busy. If you want to try and go that weekend (in late Aug.) you honestly would need to book accomodations now.

One thing to remember about LOTO is that due to its shape and size, you may be at the "Lake of the Ozarks" but hours away (by car or by boat) from certain attractions that are also at the "Lake of the Ozarks." Once you figure out what MM you're staying at, let me know and I can steer you in the right direction. In my personal experience, most of the more popular bars (and party cove) are between MM 18 and 35.

Good luck, man. Enjoy!