Big Surf is an amazing water-park and has a variety of rides and attractions the entire family will enjoy! Big Surf Water-Park is located at 954 State Road Y in Linn Creek, Missouri. For more information, click here.

Big Surf Water-Park is the ultimate Lake Of The Ozarks family destination. The water-park has 5 different water-slides each one varying in length and and thrill factor.

Big Surf has something for any age, for any amount of time, Big Surf has a variety of rides and attractions! The only recommendation is that you are ready to have fun!

My personal favorite is the lazy river! The lazy river winds through about half of the park! It takes about five minutes to float completely around the river.

Aside from the water-slides and the incredible lazy river is a huge Wave Pool. The 375,000-gallon pool generates waves up to three feet tall. Relax in the shallow area or grab a tube and hit the deeper end to ride the tides every 10 minutes.

Splash Island is a zero-entry pool suited for younger children – with water levels ranging from just six to 18 inches – that includes a water teeter-totter, bikes, squirting animals, tipping toucans, a couple mini-slides and lots and lots of room to splash and play!

After you work up an appetite you can head over to the Surfside Grill, for a wide variety of food and drink options. The menu ranges from pizza and hamburgers, to tenderloins and garden salads. They also have ice cream, and nachos as well as a nice selection of beverages!

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There is an amazing creek-side tree-house resort, that is almost to beautiful for words! Geronimo Creek Retreat is located at 2050 Laubach Road, in Seguin, Texas. Right along the gorgeous Geronimo Creek. To check prices and availability, click here.

Whether you are looking for a couples or friends getaway or a family vacation Geronimo Creek Retreat has a perfect tree-house for you! Each tree-house is secluded and private and sits along a beautiful Creekside Oasis.

Each Creekside Treehouse comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests, has a Full Kitchen, Full Bath, Living Room, Dining Room, WiFi, Smart TVs, Large Deck. All Treehouses have their own Fire Pits, BBQ Pit, Hammock, Picnic Table, and Seating down below.

Guests at the property can enjoy numerous activities, including: swimming, kayaking, paddle boards, a rope swing, fishing, a huge game room, and your own fire-pit and sitting area. There is also a hot-tub onsite!

Down below each Treehouse is a personal charcoal bbq pit, fire pit, picnic table, riverside hammock, and comfortable seating area. This is an incredible area to relax and enjoy yourself. A true paradise, in every sense of the word.

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It’s no surprise to anyone that Missouri has  some fantastic campgrounds. Well as of May of 2022 there is one more and its a great one! Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground opened last spring and made an immediate splash and right away began giving guests a memorable camping experience.  Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground is located at 1224 Wayne 318, in Patterson, Missouri. For more information, or to make reservations, click here.

Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground offers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With 2 miles of private riverfront on the Saint Francis river, and a 23-acre lake you’ll have plenty of room to swim, kayak, and relax.
Located only 1 mile from Sam A. Baker State Park, you can take advantage of 1200 acres of natural beauty to hike, bike, fish, and more!

Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground is a welcomed addition to the Ozarks. Nestled between the St. Francis River and beautiful 23-acre Otahki Lake. This gorgeous location provides scenic views and a wide variety of ways to stay. With over 1,200 acres to explore, this is a place your family will love, year after year.

The Campground features 44 RV sites with full hookup, 15 deluxe cabins, 8 primitive cabins, 4 covered wagons with heat and air, and 4 glamping tents. You can plan a romantic getaway for two or rent a cabin for up to seven people for a group gathering. whether you prefer roughing it with the glamping tents or primitive cabins, or prefer a little more luxury in the covered wagons or deluxe cabins. There is something for everyone.

The amenities at Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground are plentiful. The campground has a playground, camp store, a 24/7 Ice Machine, firewood, a Rec Lodge, river access, and even a beautiful swimming beach! The campground also has numerous activities planned throughout the year, including, corn-hole tournaments, an Easter egg hunt, a fishing tournament, carnival games, and a great 4th of July fireworks display.

My favorite activity is the float trips! Float trips take place on the scenic St. Francis River! They have four epic trips to choose from ranging from a 1 mile, to a 3 mile, to a 5 mile all the way to a full day 10 mile float.  Take your pick of canoe, kayak, paddle-board, or mini-cat. They will also shuttle your personal watercraft for a small fee. To view the float trip options, click here.

If your looking to getaway from everything, and enjoy an unforgettable camping experience or maybe your looking for a new river to kayak. Either way, Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground has everything you need for a fantastic outing.  To see everything this campground has to offer, click here.

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Nestled on the banks of the Shell Rock River, within acres of picturesque land, is Aqua Log Cabin Retreat, a countryside hideaway, this dwelling is the perfect base for a large gathering with family and friends. This gorgeous vacation home is located in Greene Iowa. For more information, or to check prices and availability click here.

Inside, the property is filled with character. The central log staircase greets you at the front door. Beyond this relax in the large living room with a vaulted ceiling overlooking the river. Rest on one of the large sofas and enjoy the river view. The open plan leads to a large dining room and onto the kitchen area.

There is a large dining room table and also a raised seated area in the kitchen with bar stools. French doors from the dining room lead out onto a patio deck. The kitchen is filled with the necessities needed to cook up a meal. There is also a coffee machine to quench your caffeine cravings over a morning catch-up at the spacious dining table while enjoying the river view.

There is also a washing machine and dryer facilities. Also, downstairs is a half bathroom with a unique Thomas Crapper sink and overhead toilet. Beyond this is a large master bedroom with built-in closets a roomy shower an en-suite roomy shower and bath.

The beautiful carpeted staircase with carpet rods leads you up to marvelous bedrooms that lead you across the property in separate sections. There are four bedrooms, two with KING size beds and two more with Queen size mattresses. The property can comfortably accommodate up to 8 adults.

On the back deck you can sit and relax overlooking the Shell Rock River, the eck is large with plenty of room to gather. There is also a boat dock behind the property, feel free to bring your boat and anchor to your dock during your stay.

Close by is a nine-hole golf course and a slipway to put your boat in. Go fishing on the Shellrock River only a few steps away from the house or tour the Waterloo John Deere Factory (one hour away), you can also shop the Mall of America (two and a half hours away), or visit the setting of where world-famous hymn “Little Brown Church in the Dale” was penned (half-hour), Hunt for fossils at the Rockford Prairie Park (15 minutes’ drive).

Aqua Log Cabin Resort is an extravagant dwelling with so much to do during your exciting trip to the Iowa countryside. The property also has its own sand beach, and is a great place to swim with a sandbar located near the property. Free firewood and outdoor fire pit are provided along with a propane gas grill. If that wasn’t enough there is also a nice hot-tub perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day.

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