Party Cove facts for kids
Party Cove is the well-known name for Anderson Hollow Cove. This cove is a small, sheltered part of the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. It is famous for being a very popular gathering spot for boats, especially on summer weekends. People often describe it as a long-standing place where many boats come together for fun.
The idea of a "Party Cove" has been around since the 1960s, moving to different spots on the lake over time. In 1996, it found its current home in Anderson Hollow Cove. This area is part of the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. You can find it near the 4-mile marker of the Grand Glaize Arm of the lake, about a mile south of the Grand Glaize Bridge.
What is Party Cove?
Anderson Hollow Cove is about one mile long and 200 yards wide. During warm summer weekends, it becomes a very busy place. As many as 3,000 boats, carrying around 8,000 people, gather here. The boats often tie up together in long lines, creating a large floating community. This activity, where boats are connected, is called "rafting up."
Safety at the Lake
The Lake of the Ozarks is a large area, and there are officers from Missouri who help keep everyone safe. These officers focus on important rules like boat speed limits and safe driving. They also make sure people are not operating boats while impaired. The area around Party Cove is known to be one of the busiest and most active spots on the lake.
