In the center of the state is a popular Missouri State Park known for spectacular sights and beautiful castle ruins. However, one of the park’s most beautiful trails is often overlooked for the more popular Castle Trail. To see a whole new side to the Lake of the Ozarks, take a different trail at Ha Ha Tonka and find a gorgeous hidden turquoise lake along this lakefront trail in Missouri.
At the Lake of the Ozarks, a stunning stone castle lies in ruins at the top of a cliff in Ha Ha Tonka State Park. The ruins attract people from across the state, but there is another beautiful sight in the park that visitors often overlook.
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Ha Ha Tonka Spring also sits inside the park, and it creates a spectacular turquoise lake among the murky waters of the Lake of the Ozarks.
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The spring is the twelfth largest in the state. Water from the stream was once piped into the water tower that sits at the top of the cliff.
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Island Trail is under a mile and will take hikers past Balanced Rock and down toward the spring.
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After crossing the small channel, hikers then have the opportunity to see a small cave.
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Rated moderate, this impressive lakefront trail is one that many Missourians miss when visiting Ha Ha Tonka State Park.
Jonathon Shannon Wilson/AllTrails Find the park at 1491 State Road D, Camdenton. Then locate the trail head at the old mill site along Spring Trail.
Have you hiked Island Trail, a lakefront trail in Missouri, at Ha Ha Tonka State Park? Tell us about your hike in the comments below. If you’re on the lookout for a way to spend a lovely day, plan a visit to Stockton Lake, a breathtakingly beautiful and crystal clear lake.
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Click here for the official website of Ha Ha Tonka State Park. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Find the park at 1491 State Road D, Camdenton. Then locate the trail head at the old mill site along Spring Trail.
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Address: Ha Ha Tonka State Park, 1491 Missouri D, Camdenton, MO 65020, USA
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lakefront trail in missouri March 21, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the best scenic hiking trails in Missouri? You’ll find a ton of scenic hiking trails in Missouri – from the easy to the challenging. Osage Bluff Scenic Trail, for example, meanders through a forested area of Painted Rock Conservation Area in Westphalia. The easy trail spans just under two miles and features views of such natural beauty as the Osage River and farmland. Bring the kiddos and the pups along on the Trail Through Time Loop Trail at Pickle Springs Natural Area. The 1.9-mile trail, which is rated between easy and moderate depending on your skill level, boasts such sensational scenery as large rock formations, a shimmering creek, and an enchanting waterfall. What is considered to be the most beautiful lake in Missouri? Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it? When it comes to the most beautiful lake in Missouri, it really all comes down to personal preference. Stockton Lake, nestled in Stockton State Park, holds distinction as one of the clearest lakes in Missouri. The lake’s also an idyllic spot to spend a leisurely day – swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. If it’s clear water you’re after, you’ll definitely want to check out The Black River in southeastern Missouri. The scenic river is popular with visitors who want to do a little kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. Can I camp on a lake in Missouri? Missouri boasts a ton of beautiful campgrounds. Lake Paradise Resort in Lone Jack, for instance, offers a tranquil spot for a camping adventure. You can park your RV or rent a tent site, if you feel like roughing it a bit. The campground also rents cabins, with a few featuring full kitchens and bathrooms. During your visit, make sure you visit the five lakes at the resort. Spend the day fishing or in the resort’s huge pool. The resort also features two playgrounds and a restaurant.
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lakefront trail in missouri
March 21, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the best scenic hiking trails in Missouri? You’ll find a ton of scenic hiking trails in Missouri – from the easy to the challenging. Osage Bluff Scenic Trail, for example, meanders through a forested area of Painted Rock Conservation Area in Westphalia. The easy trail spans just under two miles and features views of such natural beauty as the Osage River and farmland. Bring the kiddos and the pups along on the Trail Through Time Loop Trail at Pickle Springs Natural Area. The 1.9-mile trail, which is rated between easy and moderate depending on your skill level, boasts such sensational scenery as large rock formations, a shimmering creek, and an enchanting waterfall. What is considered to be the most beautiful lake in Missouri? Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it? When it comes to the most beautiful lake in Missouri, it really all comes down to personal preference. Stockton Lake, nestled in Stockton State Park, holds distinction as one of the clearest lakes in Missouri. The lake’s also an idyllic spot to spend a leisurely day – swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. If it’s clear water you’re after, you’ll definitely want to check out The Black River in southeastern Missouri. The scenic river is popular with visitors who want to do a little kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. Can I camp on a lake in Missouri? Missouri boasts a ton of beautiful campgrounds. Lake Paradise Resort in Lone Jack, for instance, offers a tranquil spot for a camping adventure. You can park your RV or rent a tent site, if you feel like roughing it a bit. The campground also rents cabins, with a few featuring full kitchens and bathrooms. During your visit, make sure you visit the five lakes at the resort. Spend the day fishing or in the resort’s huge pool. The resort also features two playgrounds and a restaurant.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
You’ll find a ton of scenic hiking trails in Missouri – from the easy to the challenging. Osage Bluff Scenic Trail, for example, meanders through a forested area of Painted Rock Conservation Area in Westphalia. The easy trail spans just under two miles and features views of such natural beauty as the Osage River and farmland.
Bring the kiddos and the pups along on the Trail Through Time Loop Trail at Pickle Springs Natural Area. The 1.9-mile trail, which is rated between easy and moderate depending on your skill level, boasts such sensational scenery as large rock formations, a shimmering creek, and an enchanting waterfall.
What is considered to be the most beautiful lake in Missouri?
Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it? When it comes to the most beautiful lake in Missouri, it really all comes down to personal preference. Stockton Lake, nestled in Stockton State Park, holds distinction as one of the clearest lakes in Missouri. The lake’s also an idyllic spot to spend a leisurely day – swimming, boating, and paddle boarding.
If it’s clear water you’re after, you’ll definitely want to check out The Black River in southeastern Missouri. The scenic river is popular with visitors who want to do a little kayaking, canoeing, or fishing.
Can I camp on a lake in Missouri?
Missouri boasts a ton of beautiful campgrounds. Lake Paradise Resort in Lone Jack, for instance, offers a tranquil spot for a camping adventure. You can park your RV or rent a tent site, if you feel like roughing it a bit. The campground also rents cabins, with a few featuring full kitchens and bathrooms. During your visit, make sure you visit the five lakes at the resort. Spend the day fishing or in the resort’s huge pool. The resort also features two playgrounds and a restaurant.
