Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

Our waterfront bar & restaurant is currently on a winter break (but we'll be back again and ready to party in spring 2019!) Even so, you can still be close to Backwater Jack's any time fo the year when you stay in our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental house ! There's plenty of room to bring along a few friends, plus 3 options to choose from depending on the size of your group.  THE COZY HOUSE When you choose to rent both floors of the Cozy House during your vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks , you'll be just 100 feet away from Backwater Jack's. The entire house can accommodate up to 16 people. If you only need enough space for 8 or fewer guests, you can rent just the upper level or the lower level instead.  The Upper Level The upper level has four bedrooms (each with a queen-size bed,) 2 full bathrooms, a full kitchen, and a great covered deck just a few feet from the lake. It has an open concept living, dining, and kitchen area.  The kitchen has ...

Most people in the Midwest have heard about the Lake of the Ozarks, and many know of it as a popular place to spend your summer vacation. The Lake has also received a lot of attention recently as a viable option for destination weddings in the Midwest. People come from all over the States to soak up some much-needed sunshine. But how much do you really know about your favorite vacation destination? Backwater Jack's is here to help make you the smartest person in the room with these fun facts about the Lake of the Ozarks! The Lake has over 1,150 miles of shoreline - more than the state of California! There are roughly 70,000 docks on the Lake. Bagnell Dam is 2,543 feet long. The Lake was created when Bagnell Dam was completed in 1931.  The town of Linn Creek is currently in it second location - the original location was buried under the Lake when it formed. The Lake earned the nickname "Magic Dragon" from its unique shape. Crane Cemeter...