With More Than 17,000 Acres To Explore, Missouri’s Largest State Park Is Worthy Of A Multi-Day Adventure
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 18, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Getting out and exploring Missouri’s natural landscape is pretty easy. If we’re not sure where to go next, how about one of our 92 state parks? Missouri’s largest state park, for example, offers so much to do that you might even want to make it a multi-day adventure. A day exploring followed by night under the stars. Can you think of anything better?
With more than 17,400 acres, Lake of the Ozarks State Park holds the title of the largest state park in Missouri, and it offers something for everyone.
Arguably the centerpiece of the largest state park in Missouri, Lake of the Ozarks beckons those who enjoy spending time on the water. Go kayaking, canoeing, or boating.
With all there is to do at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, you'll quickly find a day isn't enough. How about pitching a tent by the lake for an overnight?
Have you been to Missouri’s largest state park? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Craving a bit of peace and quiet? Chances are you won’t see a soul when you follow what might be the most remote trail in Missouri.
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