Fall has arrived at Lake of the Ozarks, but for RV owners already thinking about next season, Mermaid Cove Marina & RV Resort is offering a reason to plan ahead.
For a limited time, new annual RV renters can pay for 10 months and get 2 months free at Mermaid Cove. The annual lease must be paid in full to receive the two free months, and available annual sites are limited. Call them today: 573-372-6112
At Mermaid Cove Marina & RV Resort, members don't just get a place to store their toys; they get a place to enjoy them. With annual RV sites, covered boat slips, onsite amenities, and a friendly community that feels like family, everything is ready and waiting whenever it's time for a Lake weekend.
A fixture at the Lake for decades, Mermaid Cove Marina offers much more than 131 boat slips and 159 RV sites. The property also features nine covered docks with electricity, a swimming pool, swim docks, pickleball and basketball courts, a dog park, two laundry facilities, four bathhouses and a growing list of amenities designed to make members feel at home.
Want a regular spot on the Lake?
Mermaid Cove Marina & RV Resort offers annual, monthly, or nightly RV sites as well as boat slips available for rent.
Give Mermaid Cove Marina a call at 573-372-6112 or stop by for a golf cart tour at 16319 P. Road, Gravois Mills, MO 65037 today!
"We have several people who have been with us for years, and we've had some boat slip renters for more than 20 years," assistant manager Aramie Reaves said. "Some people come for a weekend visit and end up signing up as annual renters."
That sense of community is one of the biggest reasons guests choose to stay. During the warmer months, the campground comes alive with golf carts cruising the roads, children riding bikes and scooters, families fishing from the docks, and boaters heading out on the water.
"It's very friendly here," Reaves said. "If someone pulls in, neighbors are often out there helping them back up their rig into their site. Everyone waves. It has that Midwest charm."
Annual RV members enjoy full-hookup sites with electric, water and sewer service, along with a concrete pad and fire pit. Better yet, the sites remain available year-round.
"Your site is usable all year," Reaves said. "We don't shut down. It's a great place to store your RV and your boat so everything is ready when you are."
Security and maintenance are also priorities. Cameras monitor the property, staff members are onsite year-round, and approximately half of the employees live on the property themselves.
"We live here too, so someone is always here that cares about this place," Reaves said.
No RV? No problem!
Mermaid Cove Marina offers unique lodging options, including a glamping wagon, designed to resemble a vintage covered wagon, featuring a queen bed, bunk beds, full bathroom and modern comforts, as well as a lodge room with a queen bed, mini refrigerator, and nearby shower facilities.
These extra facilities come in handy when annual members have guests that want to stay on-site. Mermaid Cove Marina also partners with Breakaway Boat Rentals if the family wants to spend a day with guests on a pontoon boat out on the Lake. “We love working with them. They are great people and very reliable,” Reaves said.
Throughout the year, Mermaid Cove Marina hosts a full calendar of community events that keep members interacting with each other and having a wonderful time. Popular activities include golf cart parades, pool float relay races, camper crawls, member-led adult Easter egg hunts and the ongoing "Hide the Gnome" game, where guests search for three hidden gnomes named Nettie, Shelly and Sandy throughout the campground to win prizes.
“It's fun seeing kids and adults searching for the gnomes,” Reaves said with a laugh.
One camper crawl featured an Around the World theme, with participants decorating their sites and serving foods inspired by different countries.
“We suggested everyone put out snacks from the country they decorated their RV site with. But many people went all out and served full-on meals! It was a lot of fun,” Reaves said.
"Everyone enjoys meeting the other guests," Reaves said. "People really look forward to the community events."
The marina's annual fireworks celebration has also become a favorite tradition. Fireworks are donated, and all event donations are passed along to Kent Memorial Buddy Pack Program.
"We keep everything clean and picked up, and we communicate with our members," Reaves explained. "We want people to enjoy their time here.”
Whether you’re already part of the Mermaid Cove community or thinking about making it your Lake home away from home, there’s still time to enjoy the season. Current members can squeeze in a fall getaway, while new RVers can start planning ahead for next year.
Give them a call today at 573-372-6112 or check out their website at MermaidCoveMarinaRVResort.com
