A Day at the Lake
Welcome to Ridgecrest!
Your vacation has begun, and you want it to pass as slowly as possible. Sleep in. Forget the schedule -- the water is patiently waiting for you.
It's quiet -- our city-dwelling guests marvel at the still and silent days and nights, without traffic noise, alarms and distractions. Pour a cup of coffee and linger on a lawn swing, pull up a chair on your cottage porch or on our large common deck overlooking the lake. Sit quietly, and notice the reassuring lapping of the water against the rocky shore below you, and the birds chittering above. Perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of a deer, fox, turtle, bobcat or racoon -- maybe even the remarkable appearance of the odd armadillo! (And not a road-killed one!)
Your vacation has begun, and you want it to pass as slowly as possible. Sleep in. Forget the schedule -- the water is patiently waiting for you.
It's quiet -- our city-dwelling guests marvel at the still and silent days and nights, without traffic noise, alarms and distractions. Pour a cup of coffee and linger on a lawn swing, pull up a chair on your cottage porch or on our large common deck overlooking the lake. Sit quietly, and notice the reassuring lapping of the water against the rocky shore below you, and the birds chittering above. Perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of a deer, fox, turtle, bobcat or racoon -- maybe even the remarkable appearance of the odd armadillo! (And not a road-killed one!)
If you didn't love the outdoors, you wouldn't bother with the Natural State. Temperate seasons, starry nights, mornings filled with birdsong, and the lovely, cool, clear, sparkling waters of Bull Shoals Lake give you the ideal setting for fun and relaxation.
So Many Best-Possible Scenarios
On the water: On your own boat, or on one rented from one of the local marinas, you can spend your day cruising from cove to cove -- there are thousands of them -- and find your own private spot. Your fishing rod connects you to the mysterious underwater world of largemouth and smallmouth bass, bream, walleye, crappie, catfish, trout and even the weird prehistoric gar fish now and then.
Water Sports
Our waters are clear, deep and clean, and the contours of the reservoir ideal for all the best water fun, such as skiing, wakeboarding, and jet ski running. The Howard Creek Area, where we call home, is known for lots of room for great wakes, courtesy of Bull Shoals Lake's shore topography. Whether on your ski, speed, or fishing boat, kayak, paddleboard or canoe, the lake provides endless hours of fun for sports of every kind.
Beach It
Even without a boat, the water is available to you whenever you wish. Bring your blow-up raft, donut or noodle and dawdle in the water at the boat ramp or at our dock. Stake out your territory on our rocky shore and tan in our steamy Ozark sunshine, then have a refreshing float while you sip a cool, tall drink. The informal swimming area at the public boat launch gradually drops from shallow to deep, so the little ones enjoy splashing there as well. One caveat: Bull Shoals Lake has little in the way of sandy beach -- a tough pair of water shoes is almost always necessary.
Even without a boat, the water is available to you whenever you wish. Bring your blow-up raft, donut or noodle and dawdle in the water at the boat ramp or at our dock. Stake out your territory on our rocky shore and tan in our steamy Ozark sunshine, then have a refreshing float while you sip a cool, tall drink. The informal swimming area at the public boat launch gradually drops from shallow to deep, so the little ones enjoy splashing there as well. One caveat: Bull Shoals Lake has little in the way of sandy beach -- a tough pair of water shoes is almost always necessary.
After-Lake ActivitiesAs your day on the water winds down, return to the comfort of your cottage for a siesta or a videogame session before grilling your steaks--or perhaps your freshly caught fish?-- on the Weber outside your door. With no mosquitoes to pester you, you can hang out al fresco all evening if you feel like it.
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We've found that not having to deal with mosquitoes is one of the best features of vacationing in our little corner of the Ozarks.
Try your hand at our horseshoe pit or set up the lawn game you brought from home, or get the kids to try one of the activities we suggest on our Ridgecrest for Kids page. |
Your active day becomes your restful night.
As twilight approaches with its cooling breeze, you'll witness a sunset in a spectrum of colors across the sparkling waters. Good night. The beauty and mystery of the lake will remain until morning.
As twilight approaches with its cooling breeze, you'll witness a sunset in a spectrum of colors across the sparkling waters. Good night. The beauty and mystery of the lake will remain until morning.
Call today for info and reservations: 1-870-405-3497
Christmas Day 2015: perfect day for a lake cruise! We miss you, Hoot!