It’s not what you’d expect to see on the shores of a lake in the rocky Ozarks. But across Lake of the Ozarks, soft, glistening white sand is beginning to grace the waterfront, bringing tropical beachy vibes right here to central Missouri.
Shawnee Bend Sand, based in Sunrise Beach, delivers white sand by the ton—ideal for home projects or bringing a tropical feel to any Lake business.
Need beautiful white sand for your Lake beach or kids’ sandbox? Call “The Sandman” at Shawnee Bend Sand at 573-216-6116 or visit ShawneeBendSand.net.
With hundreds of satisfied customers, owners Harry and Margie Adrian pride themselves on delivering consistently high-quality sand with every order.
“This will be our fifth summer, and we are the only white sand supplier in the Lake area,” Harry Adrian stated. Originally in the limestone business, the Adrians discovered a seam of striking white sandstone about 100 feet down in their local quarry.
“We thought it was a nuisance at first,” Adrian recalled. But Lake customers quickly embraced the sand, using it to transform dull, brown banks into bright, manicured beaches. Now, Adrian proudly uses the handle “Sandman” on his social media accounts.
Customers use Shawnee Bend Sand for a variety of projects, including:
- Volleyball courts
- Beach areas
- Around the fire pit
- Playgrounds and sandboxes
- Beach-themed restaurants
- Horse exercising arenas
- Golf courses
Ordering is simple. Customers just need to call Shawnee Bend Sand and describe their project—especially the length and width of the area—and they’ll calculate how much sand is needed. “We sell in bulk,” Adrian explained. “We can do anything from 1 to 1,000 tons.” (For reference, one dump truck carries about 15 tons.)
Adding white sand offers unique benefits. Because it reflects sunlight, it stays cool even in the summer heat. And thanks to its fine texture, Shawnee Bend Sand feels especially soft underfoot—perfect for spots where people go barefoot and want to relax.
Lake customers can see Shawnee Bend Sand in action at popular Lake spots like Captain Ron's Bar & Grill, Franky & Louie's, and Papa Chubby's, where it levels-up the already beachlike atmosphere.
Large-scale jobs are no problem for Shawnee Bend Sand. “One big job we did for a private beach volleyball court involved 22 dump trucks of sand,” Adrian said.
The company also enjoys giving back to the Lake community. Over the years, they’ve donated abundant sand to Camp Wonderland, a summer camp for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
In previous years, Shawnee Bend Sand helped the camp improve its Lake beach and build a volleyball court. This year, they’re donating sand for a brand-new sandbox for the campers to enjoy.
Whether you’re a waterfront business owner or home owner, 2025 is the year to transform your shoreline with white sand!
To get your own pristine white-sand beach… or to build a tropical-looking volleyball court… or for any other white sand needs, give Shawnee Bend Sand a call at 573-216-6116 or visit their Facebook page. (Ask for “The Sandman” and tell them you read the LakeExpo article!)
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