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<b>Bull Shoals Lake.</b> 45,500 acres on the Missouri-Arkansas Line, 16400
acres on the Missouri side. Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest is on
the far north edge. Fishing, Swimming, Float Trips and Trout Fishing is
available on the White River. Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use,
Marina, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Fuel. Bull Shoals Lake is a
water sports paradise. Nearly 1000 miles of rugged shoreline is open
to boaters from all over the nation. There are nineteen parks around the
lake for public use and enjoyment. They have camping and picnic facilities
with grills. The lake runs west to Lake Taneycomo and Table Rock Lake in
Missouri. U.S. 65 on the Missouri State Line.</li>
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<b>Clarence Cannon Dam-Mark Twain Lake.</b> 8600 acres, Fishing, Swimming,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may
apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Features the largest
hydropower generating plant in northeastern Missouri. Off U.S. 61 / Missouri
State Route 19 (28 miles southwest of Hannibal). (314) 331-8622.</li>
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<b>Clearwater Lake. </b>Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Near three state
parks including Gads Hill (where Jessie James staged the world's second
train robbery in 1874. Recreational sites include Bluff View, Piedmont
Park, Webb Creek and Thrumon Point. Just west of Piedmont, Missouri off
State Route 34. (501) 324-5673.</li>
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<b>Harry S. Truman Dam & Reservoir.</b> 55,600 acres, 1000 miles of
shoreline. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center.
There are many scenic bluffs, a hardwood forest, prairie and many rugged
hills to make this a popular scenic spot. The other side of the Dam leads
into the famous "Lake of the Ozarks". Located at Warsaw and U.S. 65. (816)
426-6816.</li>
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<b>Lake of The Ozarks.</b> 58,000 acres, 1375 miles of shoreline, Unlimited
H.P. Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marinas, Fuel, Visitor Information
Centers. This popular waterway is about 50 miles wide but has well over
a hundred miles of scenic travel by water. There are many recreational
activities including excellent fishing and over 200 resorts make it easy
to arrange for a relaxing vacation. Several commercial services provide
various rentals. Lake of the Ozarks State Park lies at the far southeastern
end of the reservoir, also be sure to visit Bridal Cave and the natural
bridge. Mile Marker 14 was the location for The Party Cove, however due
to home construction in the area the Party Cove has been moved to the back
of the lake of the Ozarks State Park, (11-20-96). Hundreds of boats of
all sizes and shapes and thousands of people visit during an average summer.
There is also floating food and souvenir vendors. Summer days are popular
on weekends. The lake runs from just west of Warsaw to just east of Osage
Beach.</li>
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<b>Little Blue River Lakes.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor
Information Center. Located in Kansas City between I 70 and U.S. 50. (816)
426-6816.</li>
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<b>Long Branch Lake. </b>Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Campsites with
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor
Information Center. Attractive shoreline vistas and excellent fishing.
Just west of Macon, Missouri on U.S. 36. (816) 426-6816.</li>
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<b>Mississippi River. </b>(See the Mississippi River Listing)</li>
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<b>Missouri River. </b>At various stopping points and State Parks: Fishing,
Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramps (small fee may
apply), Navigable from St. Louis and the Mississippi to Kansas City then
on up through Iowa / Nebraska. There are many good stopping points along
the river. Popular stops (now going from from west to east) include Fort
Osage, Battle of Lexington (historical site), Van Meter State Park, Marker
of Ft. Orleans, Arrow Rock State Park, Boons Lick, and Daniel Boone Shrine
(just outside of St. Louis).</li>
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<b>Pomme de Terre Lake.</b> 7800 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with
and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina,
Fuel, Visitor Information Center. A spring fed lake sometimes called "Gem
of the Ozarks). Home of Pomme de Tere State Park. (816) 426-6816.</li>
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<b>Smithville Lake.</b> 7190 Acres. 175 miles of shoreline, Fishing, Swimming,
Water Skiing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Located about
20 miles north of Kansas City off U.S. 169. (816) 426-6816.</li>
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<b>Stockton Lake. </b>25,000 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and
without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump
Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel,
Visitor Information Center. Be sure to visit Ruark Bluff, Mutton Creek,
and the Orleans Trail. This large and popular lake is just southeast of
Stocton Missouri, State Route 215. (816) 426-6816.</li>
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<b>Table Rock Lake.</b> 43,100 acres, Fishing, Swimming, House Boat Rentals,
Cabins, Condos, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. One of the more popular lakes in the Ozarks.
Sites include Kings River, Big Bay, Big Indian, Long Circle, Indian Point,
Silver City and Dollar Marvel Cave Park and Talking Rocks. On the other
side of the Dam forms Bull Shoals Lake which connects through Lake Taneycomo
(see Arkansas). Located in the Mark Twain National Forest primarily between
Eagle Rock and Branson ( a popular Country Music Spot!) 45 miles south
of Springfield off U.S. 65. (501) 324-5673.</li>
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<b>Wappapello Lake.</b> Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Recreational Sites
include Chaonia Landing, Paradise Point, Holliday Landing, People's Creek
and Lake Wappapello Lake State Park. Just northeast of Popular Bluff, off
U.S. 67 and State Route 172. (314) 331-8622.</li>
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<center>Information based on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers brochures and
boaters information.
<br><font size=+1>If you know of any other great spots in Missouri for
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