Summer’s golden sunshine makes staying indoors pretty challenging. After all, we only have a few precious months to get outside, soak up the sun, and enjoy the heat. One of the best places to spend a hot summer day? At the beach! Here are six of the best beaches in Missouri that are perfect for spending a leisurely summer day.
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- Moonshine Beach – Branson
Trip Advisor/Elpahl76 Sunbathe on the beach before cooling off in Table Rock Lake at the pristine Moonshine Beach in Branson. The beautiful beach also features picnic areas, restrooms, and a volleyball court. Bring food of your own, or stop by the vendors on hand during your visit. Learn more on the official website of Moonshine Beach.
- Long Branch State Park Beach – Macon
Trip Advisor/Stacie G. Drop your beach towel or beach chair in the perfect spot and open your beach umbrella when you visit the beach at Long Branch State Park. Take extra precautions in the water, as there are no lifeguards at the beach. However, you can sunbathe, swim, and even play a game of volleyball. Find more information on the official website of Long Branch State Park.
- The Fugitive Beach – Rolla
Facebook/The Fugitive Beach Pile the whole family in the car for a visit to Fugitive Beach, where you can while away a hot summer day. The sandy beach is perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Or join the kiddos on the slide that zips straight into the water. Here’s the official website of Fugitive Beach.
- Wakonda State Park – La Grange
Missouri State Parks If you like space - and lots of it - you’re going to love the beach at Wakonda State Park. The 20,000-square foot beach is Missouri’s largest natural beach. Don’t forget your volleyball for an impromptu game of beach volleyball. View all of the park’s amenities on the official website of Wakonda State Park.
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park – Kaiser
Lake of the Ozarks State Park You’ll find two beautiful beaches at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Relax on the sandy beach; have a picnic in the picnic area; and watch the kiddos play on the playground. The beaches also feature changing and restrooms. Head over to the official website of Lake of the Ozarks State Park for more information.
- Smithville Lake – Smithville
Four Square/Julie S. Take advantage of the blues skies and the warm temperatures with visits to Smithville Lake, which spans nearly 7,100 square feet. If you’re not in the mood for swimming, hit the water on a rental boat. The beach also features picnic areas and hiking trails. Stop by the official website of Smithville Lake to learn more.
What do you think are the best beaches in Missouri? Is your favorite Missouri beach on this list? Let us know in the comments! If you’re overdue for a fun road trip, hit the road on this waterfall road trip in Missouri.
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Sunbathe on the beach before cooling off in Table Rock Lake at the pristine Moonshine Beach in Branson. The beautiful beach also features picnic areas, restrooms, and a volleyball court. Bring food of your own, or stop by the vendors on hand during your visit. Learn more on the official website of Moonshine Beach.
Trip Advisor/Stacie G.
Drop your beach towel or beach chair in the perfect spot and open your beach umbrella when you visit the beach at Long Branch State Park. Take extra precautions in the water, as there are no lifeguards at the beach. However, you can sunbathe, swim, and even play a game of volleyball. Find more information on the official website of Long Branch State Park.
Facebook/The Fugitive Beach
Pile the whole family in the car for a visit to Fugitive Beach, where you can while away a hot summer day. The sandy beach is perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Or join the kiddos on the slide that zips straight into the water. Here’s the official website of Fugitive Beach.
Missouri State Parks
If you like space - and lots of it - you’re going to love the beach at Wakonda State Park. The 20,000-square foot beach is Missouri’s largest natural beach. Don’t forget your volleyball for an impromptu game of beach volleyball. View all of the park’s amenities on the official website of Wakonda State Park.
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
You’ll find two beautiful beaches at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Relax on the sandy beach; have a picnic in the picnic area; and watch the kiddos play on the playground. The beaches also feature changing and restrooms. Head over to the official website of Lake of the Ozarks State Park for more information.
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Take advantage of the blues skies and the warm temperatures with visits to Smithville Lake, which spans nearly 7,100 square feet. If you’re not in the mood for swimming, hit the water on a rental boat. The beach also features picnic areas and hiking trails. Stop by the official website of Smithville Lake to learn more.
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Address: Moonshine Beach, Sunset Cove Township, MO 65616, USAAddress: Long Branch State Park, 28615 Visitor Center Rd, Macon, MO 63552, USAAddress: The Fugitive Beach, 16875 County Rd 5285, Rolla, MO 65401, USAAddress: Wakonda State Park, 32836 State Park Road, La Grange, MO 63448, USAAddress: Lake of the Ozarks State Park, 0170, 403 MO-134, Kaiser, MO 65047, USAAddress: Smithville Lake, Missouri, USA
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Best Beaches In Missouri April 07, 2022 Beth Price-Williams What are some Missouri beaches to visit? Most people probably don’t associate Missouri with sandy beaches. However, we’ve got some absolutely breathtaking beaches in all corners of the state that are well worth a visit all-year around. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to soak up the sun and to cool off during the summer, make your way to one of the beaches in Missouri that will make you swear you’re at the ocean’s shore. Long Branch State Park in Macon, for example, is home to a spacious, gorgeous sandy beach where you can drop your beach towel or prop up your beach chair. It also features a playground and beach volleyball nets. Moonshine Beach leads directly into the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake in Branson, providing an idyllic backdrop for a summer day. Go swimming in the lake. Scuba diving and boating are also popular at Table Rock Lake. Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville also boasts a gorgeous sandy beach that leads into the sparkling Forest Lake. What are the best beaches in Missouri? Can you think of a better way to spend a summer day than at the beach? We don’t have to travel miles to find a sandy beach either; after all, Missouri’s brimming with them. One of the best beaches in Missouri, in fact, is arguably found at Smithville Lake. It, in fact, boasts two sandy beaches and such amenities as picnic tables. Don’t forget to bring your inner tube to float in the cool lake water. For an old-fashioned beach experience, head to The Fugitive Beach in Rolla. You must pay an admission fee, but you’ll get all of the benefits that come with it – waterslides, plenty of sandy beach on which to relax, and access to food stands. If it’s space you like, you will absolutely love Wakonda Beach in LaGrange. The beach spans 20,000 feet and offers a ton of space to spread out and relax.
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Best Beaches In Missouri
April 07, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
What are some Missouri beaches to visit? Most people probably don’t associate Missouri with sandy beaches. However, we’ve got some absolutely breathtaking beaches in all corners of the state that are well worth a visit all-year around. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to soak up the sun and to cool off during the summer, make your way to one of the beaches in Missouri that will make you swear you’re at the ocean’s shore. Long Branch State Park in Macon, for example, is home to a spacious, gorgeous sandy beach where you can drop your beach towel or prop up your beach chair. It also features a playground and beach volleyball nets. Moonshine Beach leads directly into the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake in Branson, providing an idyllic backdrop for a summer day. Go swimming in the lake. Scuba diving and boating are also popular at Table Rock Lake. Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville also boasts a gorgeous sandy beach that leads into the sparkling Forest Lake. What are the best beaches in Missouri? Can you think of a better way to spend a summer day than at the beach? We don’t have to travel miles to find a sandy beach either; after all, Missouri’s brimming with them. One of the best beaches in Missouri, in fact, is arguably found at Smithville Lake. It, in fact, boasts two sandy beaches and such amenities as picnic tables. Don’t forget to bring your inner tube to float in the cool lake water. For an old-fashioned beach experience, head to The Fugitive Beach in Rolla. You must pay an admission fee, but you’ll get all of the benefits that come with it – waterslides, plenty of sandy beach on which to relax, and access to food stands. If it’s space you like, you will absolutely love Wakonda Beach in LaGrange. The beach spans 20,000 feet and offers a ton of space to spread out and relax.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Most people probably don’t associate Missouri with sandy beaches. However, we’ve got some absolutely breathtaking beaches in all corners of the state that are well worth a visit all-year around. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to soak up the sun and to cool off during the summer, make your way to one of the beaches in Missouri that will make you swear you’re at the ocean’s shore. Long Branch State Park in Macon, for example, is home to a spacious, gorgeous sandy beach where you can drop your beach towel or prop up your beach chair. It also features a playground and beach volleyball nets. Moonshine Beach leads directly into the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake in Branson, providing an idyllic backdrop for a summer day. Go swimming in the lake. Scuba diving and boating are also popular at Table Rock Lake. Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville also boasts a gorgeous sandy beach that leads into the sparkling Forest Lake.
What are the best beaches in Missouri?
Can you think of a better way to spend a summer day than at the beach? We don’t have to travel miles to find a sandy beach either; after all, Missouri’s brimming with them. One of the best beaches in Missouri, in fact, is arguably found at Smithville Lake. It, in fact, boasts two sandy beaches and such amenities as picnic tables. Don’t forget to bring your inner tube to float in the cool lake water. For an old-fashioned beach experience, head to The Fugitive Beach in Rolla. You must pay an admission fee, but you’ll get all of the benefits that come with it – waterslides, plenty of sandy beach on which to relax, and access to food stands. If it’s space you like, you will absolutely love Wakonda Beach in LaGrange. The beach spans 20,000 feet and offers a ton of space to spread out and relax.
