Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area

Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area is in the heart of Branson and offers a nature escape with 140 acres and 5.3 miles of trails ranging from easy to difficult. From its inception in 1998, the park was envisioned to be a showcase for nature and beauty in the Ozarks. With its proximity to Highway 76, it is very accessible to residents and visitors alike. A large wooden log archway over an ornamental iron gate with a decorative native stone veneer welcomes visitors to the park. Other recent improvements include a nature playground and a pavilion near the entrance. Picnic areas have already been added at the trail head, the Owen Homestead site and at the south end of the loop trail.