This 63 acre conservation area is so beautiful. There are walking trails, picnic tables, and an…read moreaccess point for boats. Perfect spot to kayak, fish, and paddleboard since it's a no wake zone.

This was our second time using this service and we couldn't recommend it more!! They are so…read moreknowledgeable and friendly and went out of their way to ensure the best experience possible! Capts Chris, Addie and Rachel are so nice and just FUN!!! I'm thinking we will shoot for a third time using them soon!!

We had a great time with Chris and his daughter, Addy! We caught blue cats, a couple of bass, and…read morea few channels. We'd never jug lined before so that was a new and fun experience. He has an excellent set up - you just bring yourselves and enjoy. Great conversation with great people, while catching some fish. What else can you ask for? We were even offered some beer and to fish off the dock when we got back....where we caught even more catfish! We absolutely recommend Chris and will be back to go out again one of these days! Thanks Chris!

Typical 50's -60's Ozark cabins, quaint but not really modern or updated…read more With the additional $90 added on for cleaning per stay, I'd say the floors could use more mopping, but kinda expected that with the surroundings.

We rented a pontoon boat this afternoon and the service was EXCELLENT. I would highly recommend…read moregoing through Dogwood Acres for a boat rental. The rates were very reasonable- we got a 4 hour rental for $180 plus gas, and I only called yesterday to reserve it. Must be 25 with a credit card and valid driver's license to rent. The owner was very thorough in explaining how to use the boat, gave directions around the area, pointers and tips in case we got lost, help with how to maneuver the boat in case of choppy waters or wake from other boats, etc. The boat was clean and quite easy to use. They also have jet skis and speed boats as well as tubes available for rent, also at very reasonable prices. He made suggestions for places to eat, asked if we had a good time- a very personable guy. I would definitely use this company again. They also have vacation cottages available for rent here.

Everything went well. Had all the formalities done up front and when we arrived everything was…read moreready to go. All we needed to do was register operators. They moved the boat from the hoist and made it ready for us to board. They went over some of the more basic rules. The pontoon we rented was a tri-hull. The boat was relatively new and everything worked well. I especially like the dept finder whereas we were suspect of shallow waters. Got our deposit back quickly. We also took a pull behind water tube for the kids. The staff was kind, friendly and very knowledgeable. When we returned the boat it was very easy.

Pirates Point for gas. Called ahead since it's out of season & the owner, Kent said he'd meet us…read moreto get gas. I called to let him know we were 15 minutes out & he was waiting for us at the dock! So much help. Pirates Point also offers rentals.

He couldn't complete a simple task with months in advance and now ruined our vacation because we…read moredon't have a boat

Al was the biggest blessing on our family trip to the lake. He was so kind and stayed in contact…read morewith us the whole time he worked on our jet ski. He was so kind and knowledgeable and got us back on the water quickly. We went to another place too and they had no clue what to do. I would recommend this place every time.

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Has a nice trail to walk or run that runs along the creek. If you are lucky, while enjoying the…read morespring you might get to see divers enter or exit the spring. Good fishing location, water is cold due to the natural spring. Great parking however it's on a gravel road so your vehicle will get dusty as other vehicles drive along the road.

Had a great time here!…read more Five friends and I went on an amazing hike and caught some great views! Took lots of pictures of the wonderful nature and wildlife! Would definitely recommend these trails!

We decided to venture out to a really cool state park while we are staying near Lebanon. There is…read moreno admission fee and you can park right next to the castle if you are mobility challenge, but we parked at a lower level and hiked up. I'll paved walkway, not a bad walk at all. I added the picture of the story of the Kansas City businessman that decided to purchase 5000 acres and build a castle here back in the early 1900s. You can read the story on that particular photo. The ruins seem well maintained, you are not allowed to walk in them, but you can get pretty close and take photographs. There are also several viewing platforms around the area, which gives you some pretty cool views of lake of the Ozarks. They do have pit toilet Bathrooms available. Beautiful place and can highly recommend for a historical visit as well as spending some time in nature.

We had an absolute blast on our fishing trip with Mike!! He went above and beyond to make our…read moreexperience great. We booked only the day before because it was a last minute decision, but had gotten a recommendation. We had so much fun trolling and catching fish. Came back with a lot of fish, which he cleaned for us! Highly, highly recommend. He knows his stuff and is a great teacher. His boat is up to date with fantastic tech and gear. I am a complete beginner and had so much fun!! He takes great care in making sure his guests have a spectacular experience!! 100% would recommend!

Mike was a great guide. He had great communication leading up to the trip and gave us several…read morefishing options to choose from. Instructions were clear and he was ready for us, right on time. He was super informative throughout the trip, giving us plenty of guidance and tips all day. We caught more fish than we ever expected and had a great time doing it. Mike filleted all of our catch and provided great instructions on preparing and freezing once we got home. We would love to take another trip with Mike!

I love this paved trail fora quick easy hike. It is maintained and has a wonderful nature center…read more The staff is helpful and so kind!

Our family truly loves spending time at the Runge! It is a great place to visit and teach our kiddo…read moreabout nature. I do wish there were some new displays though. Not a whole lot has changed in the last 20 years.