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Lake North

It all began more than 80 years ago on the north side of the
Lake, home of Bagnell Dam. Union Electric, now Ameren
Missouri, managed the massive project from Willmore
Lodge on Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark. Built
in 1930, the 6,500-square-foot, Adirondack-style lodge,
constructed of western white pine logs, was first assembled
in Oregon, marked, taken apart, transported to the Ozarks
by rail and reassembled at its present site. Today, Willmore
Lodge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
houses the offices of Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and
a fascinating museum about the Osage River, the incredible
engineering project that became Bagnell Dam and the
development of the Lake of the Ozarks.

Willmore Lodge is one of the many attractions in the north
area of the Lake, which includes the communities of Lake
Ozark, Bagnell, Eldon, Four Seasons and Rocky Mount.
Beyond Willmore Lodge on Business Highway 54, the
historic Bagnell Dam Strip has delighted generations of
families with its nostalgic appeal, shopping, arcades and
diverse attractions.

4th of July fireworks at The Lodge of Four Seasons
Grab your friends and family because there’s a lot to do
on the north side. You can golf, mini-golf, ride go-karts,
parasail and more. Several marinas rent boats of all sorts
and excursion boats depart from the area’s docks for
narrated cruises. Treasure hunters enjoy the antique shops
in the area and diners appreciate the wide selection of
restaurants, from gourmet to fast food.

Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce

Willmore Lodge Visitor Center
1 Willmore Lane, Lake Ozark
(Just north of Bagnell Dam)
The Strip is home to several classic car, hot rod, boating and bike events Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
You’ll find numerous “mom-and-pop” waterfront resorts on (573) 964-1008
the north side, including several that now serve the children lakeareachamber.com
and grandchildren of families who have visited the Lake
area for many years. Bed-and-breakfasts, cabins, condos, Eldon Chamber of
hotels, motels and luxury resorts also offer comfortable Commerce
lodging for anyone. Eldon Visitor Center
403 E North St, Eldon
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(573) 392-3752
eldonchamber.com

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