

Best for beginner divers, 2-9m, boat entry, mild current.
Party Cove in Table Rock Lake is a shallow artificial reef site ranging from 2 to 9 metres in depth, with an average depth of 7 metres. This site is suitable for beginners working on buoyancy and trim. Visibility varies between 3 and 15 metres, and the current is generally mild. Access is by boat only, and divers must remain vigilant for heavy boat traffic, particularly on weekends. A surface marker buoy is essential for all ascents. Due to cold water conditions, adequate thermal protection is required regardless of the season. Facilities including air fills, equipment rental, showers, and toilets are available nearby.
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Cold water is a real factor at this site regardless of season, so pack a wetsuit with more thickness than you think you need. Boat traffic can be heavy, particularly on weekends, so plan your ascent carefully and deploy your surface marker buoy before you start coming up.
Party Cove is located at Anderson Hollow Cove, within the boundaries of Lake of the Ozark State Park at the 4 Mile Marker of the Grand Glaize Arm of Lake of the Ozarks Missouri. It is found by passing under the Grand Glaize Bridge at the 19 mile marker of the main channel, then turning right and proceeding about 4 miles.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 9m
Visibility
3-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the shallow depths of 2 to 9 metres make this site a comfortable option for beginners building confidence with buoyancy and trim.
The site ranges from 2 to 9 metres deep, with an average depth of 7 metres.
Party Cove is a boat-only access site. You will need to arrange a boat charter to reach the location.
The main hazards are heavy boat traffic and cold water. Divers should use a surface marker buoy during ascents and wear appropriate thermal protection.
Yes, the site offers access to air fills, equipment rental, showers, and toilets.
Party Cove in Osage Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Party Cove in Osage Beach typically ranges from 3 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.