Camdenton · Lodge & golf
Old Kinderhook
A lodge and golf resort in the hills above the lake, with a spa and a lakeside beach club.
Official details for Old KinderhookMissouri · Couples · Two nights
Lake of the Ozarks
A thousand miles of shoreline and a castle on the bluff.
Lake of the Ozarks winds for 92 miles through the Missouri hills, with more shoreline than the California coast. Spend a day on the water, hike to the stone ruins of a 1900s castle above the lake at Ha Ha Tonka, explore a cave, and settle into a lakeside resort for sunset.
Lake lifeCastle ruinsLakeside resorts
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to KAIZ
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~713 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~5 hr 1 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental car + boat
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
Land above the lake.
KAIZ, Lee C. Fine Memorial, is a city-run airport near the Grand Glaize arm of the lake, about 15 minutes from Osage Beach.
The FBO
City of Osage Beach FBO · Lee C. Fine Memorial
573-348-5251Lee C. Fine Road, Brumley, MO 65017
Listed hours vary by season. A recent pilot report says the field was out of service for a stretch in 2025, so call ahead to confirm status, fuel, ground transport and parking. No live fuel price is shown.
Rolling, wooded hills and the lake surround the field. About 710 nm from Myrtle Beach: plan a fuel stop and consider a third night. Review the sectional and current NOTAMs.
02 / Where to stay
Lakeside resorts.
Rates and availability need travel dates; summer weekends fill early.
Osage Beach · Luxury condos
Camden on the Lake
A lakeside resort with suites and a pool on the water.
Official details for Camden on the LakeExplore more
Lake of the Ozarks visitor guide
More resorts and rentals around the lake.
Official details for Lake of the Ozarks visitor guide03 / Where to eat
Dinners by the water.
Many lake restaurants have boat docks.
Friday dinner · Resort
Old Kinderhook
Dinner at the resort, then a sunset on the deck.
Official details for Old KinderhookSaturday dinner · Dock & dine
Windrose Marker 26
Waterfront dining at Margaritaville Lake Resort, with boat slips for diners. Seasonal, about April to September.
Official details for Windrose Marker 26Lunch · By boat
Shady Gators
A lively waterfront bar and grill with docks and live music; busiest on summer weekends.
Official details for Shady Gators04 / Things to do
Water, castle and caves.
Plan one day on the water.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
The stone ruins of a 1900s castle on a bluff over the lake, with natural bridges, springs and trails.
Park informationA day on the lake
Rent a pontoon or tritoon and explore the coves. Bigfoot Boat Rentals operates from Alhonna Resort in Lake Ozark.
Bigfoot Boat RentalsCaves
Guided tours of the area’s show caves, a cool break on summer days.
Lake of the Ozarks State Park
Missouri’s largest state park, with beaches and trails.
Bagnell Dam Strip
The old-fashioned strip by the 1931 dam that created the lake.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
Summer
Lake season
Boating, swimming and lively weekends.
October
Fall color
Quieter coves and colorful hills.
Spring
Quiet season
Mild weather and lower rates.
Concerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample weekend: a day on the water, castle ruins and lakeside dinners. A third night makes the long flight easier. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
Land at KAIZ mid-morning.
- Midday
Ha Ha Tonka State Park’s castle ruins.
- Afternoon
Lunch by the lake, then back to the airport.
FRI
Arrive & the lake
- Arrival
Land at KAIZ, subject to weather, your fuel stop and your actual flight plan.
- Afternoon
Check in and walk to the water.
- Evening
Dinner at Old Kinderhook.
SAT
On the water
- Morning
Pick up a pontoon from Bigfoot Boat Rentals and explore the coves.
- Afternoon
Lunch by boat at Shady Gators.
- Evening
Dinner by boat at Windrose Marker 26.
SUN
Castle & home
- Morning
Ha Ha Tonka’s castle ruins and springs.
- Before leaving
Return the car and allow time at the airport.
- Fly home
Let weather and your flight plan set the departure.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
A cave tour.
- Afternoon
A second day on the water.
- Evening
Sunset at a lakeside bar.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Lodging, a car and a boat rental first.
Airport status
Call ahead; the field has had service interruptions.
Long flight
About 710 nm. Plan a fuel stop and consider a third night.
Summer weekends
The lake is busy in summer; weekdays are calmer.
Reviewed · Destination 51
Reviewed November 3, 2026.
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