Lakes and beaches in Missouri

Scenic Lakes & Beaches

This list features prominent lakes and sandy beaches in Missouri known for their size and recreational value. Big Lake is a 646-acre oxbow lake in Holt County, while Fellows Lake spans 860 acres and serves as a water source for Springfield. Mark Twain Lake, accompanied by its sandy beach at Mark Twain State Park, offers additional scenic and leisure opportunities.

Scenic Lakes & Beaches — Map

A

Big Lake

Big Lake is a 646-acre oxbow lake in Holt County, Missouri near Big Lake, Missouri.

B

Fellows Lake

Fellows Lake is an 860-acre source of water for the city of Springfield, Missouri.

C

Fellows Lake

Fellows Lake is an 860-acre source of water for the city of Springfield, Missouri.

D

Mark Twain State Park Beach

Sandy beach area within Mark Twain State Park providing lake access and recreation.

E

Mark Twain Lake

Large reservoir created by Clarence Cannon Dam in northeastern Missouri.

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