9 Places To Get Ice Cream at Lake of the Ozarks

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream at Lake of the Ozarks! Summer trips to the lake are always made a hundreds times better with a visit to any number of the local ice cream shops. Whether you are visiting from Kansas City or St. Louis, or if you are a local, there are actually quite a few places to get ice cream at Lake of the Ozarks.

9 Places To Get Ice Cream at Lake of the Ozarks

It’s no surprise that our family loves ice cream. After all we do own, and opened the first, soft-serve ice cream machine rental business here in St. Louis. But for us it goes beyond that. When we travel, we always seek out a place to get ice cream. It has even become a family tradition for us. Ice cream for lunch is often a tasty treat we indulge in while on vacation and it becomes a scavenger hunt of sorts to find the best ice cream places that are frequented by the locals. and while on a trip to Lake Michigan we found ourselves trying a different ice cream place each day we were there. That’s right. Seven days of ice cream and proof that there are so many different ice cream places in Michigan!

Trips to the lake during the summer are also a favorite for our family. If you tell a St. Louisian that you are headed to the lake for the weekend, that means you are going to the Lake of the Ozarks. It has affectionately been given the name The Lake for short and just under 3 hours from St. Louis, it’s the place to cool off from the summer heat.

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Ice Cream at Lake of the Ozarks

All the best places to get ice cream at the Lake!

Scoops

Lots of travelers pass by Scoops as they drive on US 54 to gain lake access! Traditional ice cream from Central Dairy is served in this small town ice cream parlor. Hand dipped ice cream cones, mouth watering banana splits, and round out the menu. The reasonable prices and convenient location makes this a great a favorite among the lakers. Also plan to look around the town of Camdenton and check the schedule for the farmer’s market held across the street.

Address:

86 US-54, Camdenton, MO 65020

Grandpa’s Ice Cream

Just steps away from all the hustle and bustle of the Bagnell strip restaurants, this ice cream shop is like stepping into the past. Whether you want scoops in a cup or a waffle cone, you’ll find so many flavors to choose from. Cute heart backed chairs and a retro ice cream parlor bar complete the fun atmosphere of the space. This ice cream shop even has homemade pies!

Address:

 1381 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Randy’s Frozen Custard

Not to be confused with Andy’s, the frozen dessert business with a similar name just down the street, this frozen custard place is a staple of Lake of the Ozarks. Located in Osage Beach, it’s the place to get the original Ozark Turtle. This sundae is a delectable treat that you will want to order often. Its hot fudge, caramel, pecans, and a cherry on top of delicious vanilla frozen custard and cute name is sure to bring a smile.

Address:

4681 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Andy’s Frozen Custard

The giant ice cream cone out front will beckon you to stop by. (As noted above, there’s also a large concrete ice cream cone perfect for photographs at Randy’s up the street!) It’s a great place to get everything from banana splits to sundaes to concretes to malts to season treats and found right in the heart of Osage Beach. And you’ll get the same great service you’ve come to know from the other locations that have branched out from Missouri!

Address:

4820 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Ozarkland

So many flavors of ice cream can be found inside the big red barn! While this popular Ozark destination for tourist shopping has a little bit of everything, not everyone knows there’s ice cream back by the candy. There’s also a big selection of treats in the glass candy cases. I highly recommend the fudge and chocolate covered cinnamon gummy bears. You’ll have the best experience at the barn!

Address:

30 Camden Ct, Camdenton, MO 65020

National Chains

Culver’s

This fast-food restaurant is more than meets its rootbeer and classic burger. While you can get a delicious butter burger, it’s the ice cream dessert that will complete the meal. Everything from shakes to sundaes to hand dipped ice cream can be found at Culver’s. It’s popular for a reason, because it’s tasty!

Address:

5785 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Sonic

The signature shakes and ice cream sundaes at this drive-in concept will have you coming back for more. There’s no need to leave your car with this quick service option. Simply pull into a parking spot, place your order, and the frozen treat will be brought right out to you. Then just enjoy eating while in you are parked in the car!

Address:

501 US-54, Camdenton, MO 65020

McDonald’s

Practically every city has more than a few of this fast-food chain and You’ll find a locations surrounding the Lake of the Ozarks region in Camdenton, Lake Ozark, and Osage Beach just to name a few. Their ice cream shakes always feature the classic flavors of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, with the occasional special season flavor (I’m looking at you, Shamrock Shake).

Addresses:

1726 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

192 US-54, Camdenton, MO 65020

1100 State Hwy KK, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Another fast food joint that’s long been known for its popular Blizzard!

Address:

619 N Business Hwy 5, Camdenton, MO 65020

What am I missing?

Are there any places for ice cream at Lake of the Ozarks that I’m missing? Let me know and I’ll have to add to my list!

Now to look for a really great shaved ice place at the Lake of the Ozarks… While I do really love ice cream, I’m also always on the hunt for the best place to get snow cones.

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