Established in 1917, the Missouri State Park System has been encouraging visitors to explore its breathtaking landscape for well over 100 years.
Comprising more than 90 sites, and some 150,000 acres, it is known for its huge network of stunning hiking trails. Which collectively showcase a wonderful tapestry of scenic rivers, gorgeous meadows, rugged cliffs and dense woodland.
Often ranked within the top 5 state park systems in America, millions of visitors travel from all over the USA, and the rest of the world, every year to check out its outstanding natural beauty. Taking the opportunity to enjoy a range of outdoor recreational pursuits like swimming, boating, camping and fishing.
For residents of Osage Beach, these fabulous conservation and nature preserves afford wonderful opportunities to immerse themselves within the bosom of nature.
If this is something you are in mind to do, here is our recommendation of 6 state parks near Osage Beach which are well worth checking out.
Map of State Parks Near Osage Beach MO
Below is a map of the state parks in Missouri covered in this post:
List of State Parks Near Osage Beach
All of the state parks outlined below are within easy driving distance of Osage Beach. So you should be able to visit them as day trip destinations.
However, they all offer camping accommodation options for those who want to spend a bit more time exploring any of them too.
1. Lake of the Ozarks State Park
Distance from Osage Beach: about 6 miles southeast of Osage Beach (straight-line).
Location: Kaiser, Missouri
Lake of the Ozarks State Park is a public recreation area on the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks; it is the largest state park in Missouri.
Highlights associated with Lake of the Ozarks State Park include beach access, lake recreation, and mountain scenery.
See our full Lake of the Ozarks State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
2. Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Distance from Osage Beach: about 12 miles southwest of Osage Beach (straight-line).
Location: 1491 State Road D, Camdenton, MO 65020
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 3,751 acres (1,518 ha) on the Niangua arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, about five miles south of Camdenton, Missouri.
Highlights associated with Ha Ha Tonka State Park include waterfall scenery, beach access, and lake recreation.
See our full Ha Ha Tonka State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
3. Rock Island Trail State Park
Distance from Osage Beach: about 29 miles northwest of Osage Beach (straight-line).
Location: Windsor, MO
Rock Island Trail State Park is a state trail in Cass Henry Johnson County, Missouri. Established 1989.
Highlights associated with Rock Island Trail State Park include waterfall scenery, river access, and island scenery.
See our full Rock Island Trail State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
4. Bennett Spring State Park
Distance from Osage Beach: about 30 miles south of Osage Beach (straight-line).
Location: 26250 MO-64A, Lebanon, MO 65536
At just a 55 minute drive south from Osage Beach, the Bennett Spring State Park is a stunning 3,216 acre park that showcases some of the finest examples of nature Missouri has to offer.
Dominated by the mighty spring, which pumps out over 100 million gallons of water on a daily basis into the Niangua River, this was the first park to be added to Missouri’s state park system.
Very popular with hikers, photographers and those who enjoy wildlife watching, there are a number of scenic trails that highlight the park’s flora and fauna. Fishing is also practiced by many who enjoy plenty of opportunities to catch trout.
With five campgrounds dotted around the verdant woodland areas, camping options here range from basic and family, to full hookups that come with electricity, water and sewer.
There are also individual cabins, a duplex cabin, four-plex unit that has been recently renovated, and even a motel room.
Bennett Spring State Park is a public recreation area located in Bennett Springs, Missouri, twelve miles (19 km) west of Lebanon on Highway 64 in Dallas and Laclede counties.
Highlights associated with Bennett Spring State Park include waterfall scenery, river access, and wooded landscapes.
See our full Bennett Spring State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
5. Pomme de Terre State Park
Distance from Osage Beach: about 38 miles west of Osage Beach (straight-line).
Location: MO 254, Carsons Corner, Missouri 65668
Pomme de Terre State Park is a public recreation area in the U.S.
Highlights associated with Pomme de Terre State Park include beach access and lake recreation.
Visitor facilities listed for the park include a campground, rental cabins, a designated swimming area, and a boat launch.
See our full Pomme de Terre State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
6. Harry S. Truman State Park
Distance from Osage Beach: about 43 miles west of Osage Beach (straight-line).
Location: Warsaw, MO
Harry S Truman State Park is a public recreation area occupying 1,440 acres (580 ha) on a peninsula on Truman Lake, a 55,600-acre (22,500 ha) impoundment of the Osage River, near Warsaw, Missouri.
See our full Harry S. Truman State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
