Beaches in Missouri

35 beaches

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Big Creek (Ozark Nat'l Scenic)

Big Creek (Ozark Nat'l Scenic)

Rocky Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Bryant Creek Beach

Bryant Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Bull Shoals Lake (MO)

Bull Shoals Lake (MO)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Cuivre River State Park

Cuivre River State Park

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Current River (Two Rivers)

Current River (Two Rivers)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Eleven Point River Beach

Eleven Point River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Fellows Lake

Fellows Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Finger Lakes State Park

Finger Lakes State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Finley River Beach

Finley River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Fugitive Beach

Fugitive Beach

Sandy Beach
quarry Kid-Friendly
Jacks Fork River Beach

Jacks Fork River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
James River Beach

James River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Katy Trail State Park (Beach)

Katy Trail State Park (Beach)

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Lake of the Ozarks (Public Beach 2)

Lake of the Ozarks (Public Beach 2)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Lake of the Ozarks State Park

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Public Beach 1)

Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Public Beach 1)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake of Three Fires (MO)

Lake of Three Fires (MO)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Lake Wappapello

Lake Wappapello

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Long Creek Beach

Long Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Mark Twain Lake

Mark Twain Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Moonshine Beach

Moonshine Beach

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Norfolk Lake (MO Side)

Norfolk Lake (MO Side)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
North Fork White River

North Fork White River

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Osage Fork River Beach

Osage Fork River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Pomme de Terre Lake

Pomme de Terre Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Pomme de Terre River Beach

Pomme de Terre River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Roaring River State Park

Roaring River State Park

Rocky Beach
spring Kid-Friendly
Sac River Beach

Sac River Beach

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Smithville Lake

Smithville Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Beach

St. Francois State Park Beach

river
freshwater
Stockton Lake

Stockton Lake

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Swan Creek Beach

Swan Creek Beach

Sandy Beach
creek Kid-Friendly
Table Rock Lake (Moonshine Beach)

Table Rock Lake (Moonshine Beach)

Sandy Beach
Lake Kid-Friendly
Truman Lake

Truman Lake

Sandy Beach
reservoir Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Missouri?

Missouri has 35 documented beaches. 32 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Missouri are kid-friendly?

Missouri has 34 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Missouri?

Some beaches in Missouri allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Missouri?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Missouri have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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