Marina - Public Beach #1
Brumley, Missouri · on Grandglaize Creek · Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
Verified · 3 independent sources
- WATER
- reservoir
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- May
About Marina - Public Beach #1
Public Beach 1 is one of two officially designated swimming beaches at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, located off Highway 134 near Brumley, Missouri, on an arm of the reservoir near where Grandglaize Creek enters the lake. For visitors looking for a lake to swim in at Lake of the Ozarks, it is a sandy day-use swimming hole with a marina, restrooms, and change house facilities.
The beach sits within Lake of the Ozarks State Park, a large Missouri state park characterized by open woodlands, sunny glades, small springs and streams, and blufftop views along an undeveloped, relatively pristine shoreline of the Lake of the Ozarks reservoir. The park is described as being just minutes from nearby shopping and services despite its natural setting.
Swimming at Marina - Public Beach #1
Swimming takes place off a sandy, designated beach on a reservoir arm (the Grandglaize arm/creek area) rather than a flowing creek or river; the park describes it as one of its two swimming beaches. No lifeguards are provided and the park advises visitors to swim at their own risk.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located off Highway 134 within Lake of the Ozarks State Park, near Brumley, Missouri.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up, designated day-use beach off Highway 134 inside Lake of the Ozarks State Park, not a hike-in swimming hole. No trail or hiking distance applies; visitors park and walk a short distance to the sand (exact walk length from lot to water not published on official pages).
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Sandy designated swim beach on a reservoir arm (Grandglaize arm) with playground and picnic areas nearby, but the park explicitly provides no lifeguards and posts a swim-at-your-own-risk advisory, and it is boat/marina-adjacent water rather than a roped-off shallow cove, so adult supervision is warranted.
Parking
Free
State park pages describe the beach as located off Highway 134 with restrooms/change house/picnic areas/playground nearby, but do not publish a specific parking lot location, size, or walking distance from parking to the sand; there is no separate parking fee (state park entry itself is free).
Restrooms
Yes
Restroom and change house facilities on site at the beach, per Missouri State Parks.
Hours
Seasonal swim beach: sunrise to sunset, May 22 through Sept. 7 (per Missouri State Parks); water quality is sampled weekly during this recreational season and swim advisories are posted if E. coli levels exceed the state threshold.
On the water
The on-site marina at Public Beach 1 rents one- and two-person kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, and also offers tritoon/fishing motorboat rentals and six open dock slips for nightly rental, so private watercraft and rentals both appear to be normal use of this reservoir arm; no no-wake/electric-only restriction specific to this beach was found in official sources.
Rentals nearby
One- and two-person kayaks, canoes, paddleboards (SUPs), tritoon boats, fishing boats, and six open dock slips for nightly rental; on-site camp store with fishing/boating supplies
On site at Public Beach 1, along Highway 134 within Lake of the Ozarks State Park, at approx. 2 mile marker of the Grand Glaize Arm (coordinates ~38.074117, -92.576133)
Marina - Public Beach #1: FAQ
Is Marina - Public Beach #1 kid friendly?
Sandy designated swim beach on a reservoir arm (Grandglaize arm) with playground and picnic areas nearby, but the park explicitly provides no lifeguards and posts a swim-at-your-own-risk advisory, and it is boat/marina-adjacent water rather than a roped-off shallow cove, so adult supervision is warranted.
Do I need to hike to reach Marina - Public Beach #1?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Marina - Public Beach #1?
State park pages describe the beach as located off Highway 134 with restrooms/change house/picnic areas/playground nearby, but do not publish a specific parking lot location, size, or walking distance from parking to the sand; there is no separate parking fee (state park entry itself is free).
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Marina - Public Beach #1?
The on-site marina at Public Beach 1 rents one- and two-person kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, and also offers tritoon/fishing motorboat rentals and six open dock slips for nightly rental, so private watercraft and rentals both appear to be normal use of this reservoir arm; no no-wake/electric-only restriction specific to this beach was found in official sources.
When is the best time to visit Marina - Public Beach #1?
May 22 to September 7 (official swim season, sunrise to sunset)
What are the rules at Marina - Public Beach #1?
No pets allowed on the beaches. No lifeguards are provided; swim at your own risk. Beach is open seasonally, sunrise to sunset, May 22 through Sept. 7.
What water body is Marina - Public Beach #1 on?
Marina - Public Beach #1 is on Grandglaize Creek, a natural reservoir verified in USGS hydrography data.
