McCubbins Public Boat Ramp

Visited on: Friday, October 25, 2024
Departed: October 27, 2024
Cost: $10 Per Night

The Lake of the Ozarks snakes across the landscape and provides so many opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Unfortunately, I just needed a couple of nights to get some work done before rolling out again… And without a boat, I’m left a bit high and dry.

I wish I could have headed out onto the water to capture some of the end-of-fall colors, but I can’t complain too much, as these picture are not bad at all.

A calm lake, with a public boat ramp nearby, is surrounded by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage under a cloudy sky. McCubbins' rocky shoreline adds texture to the serene landscape on the left.
A leafless tree stands next to a lake with a rocky shore, near the McCubbins public boat ramp. On the right, trees display autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.
A rocky shoreline lined with deciduous trees in autumn colors reflects in the calm lake waters near McCubbins, under a clear blue sky, accessible from the nearby public boat ramp.

I was hoping for a bit more color out of the sky during the two sunsets I witnessed. I never could capture anything that really stood out, but these weren’t too awful. 

A tranquil lake scene at sunset with hues of orange and pink in the sky. Two picnic tables and a small dock are in the foreground, offering public access for visitors. A nearby boat ramp completes this serene setting at McCubbins.
A calm lake at sunset, reminiscent of a McCubbins painting, features a tree on the left and a dock on the right with rocky ground in the foreground. Nearby, a public boat ramp invites adventure against nature's serene backdrop.
A lakeside scene at sunset boasts orange and pink hues in the sky. In the foreground, a picnic table invites visitors near McCubbins, while a wooden dock and public boat ramp extend into the water on the right.
The McCubbins sunset view features a calm lake with a wooden dock, silhouetted trees, and a picnic table in the foreground, all adjacent to the public boat ramp.
A serene lakeside at sunset, with calm water reflecting the sky's warm hues. Silhouetted trees line the horizon as a public boat ramp quietly awaits adventurers, while foliage frames the foreground.

After the not-so-great neighbors at my previous campground, the lack of campers here excited me as I tucked in to catch up on sleep. Then, at midnight, a group rolled in and loudly began banging around while shining their bright lights in every direction.

Eventually, I fell back to sleep after closing the trailer windows and shades. Then at 2:00 AM, I was awoken again by their music. They’d lit a fire and were enjoying themselves, completely unfazed by what assholes they were.

Fortunately, the next night, they decided to behave and headed to bed at a decent hour.

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