Our closest neighbor town — grab supplies in Eldon and be at the lodge in minutes.
Shagbark Ridge Barn Lodge sits on 20 wooded acres near Versailles, Missouri — just 20 minutes from Eldon. We sleep up to 40 guests across eight one-of-a-kind themed rooms, each with its own personality and private bath. Think a restored Chevy truck bed, a raft floating down river, or a cozy cabin with snowshoes on the wall.
The lodge comes with a commercial kitchen and banquet dining for 40, a lit multi-sport court, fire pit, game loft with foosball and ping pong, and acres of outdoor space to spread out. You get the whole place to yourselves.
Eldon is the gateway to Lake of the Ozarks from the east. It's a small town with genuine Ozark charm — the kind of place where people wave from their front porches and the local diners still serve pie worth driving for. It's also the closest town to the lodge, which makes it your go-to supply stop.
The Rock Island Trail passes through the area, giving cyclists and hikers a scenic route through the Ozark countryside. It's a quieter alternative to the more popular Katy Trail, with rolling hills and open farmland views.
From Eldon, you're just a short drive to Bagnell Dam and the main lake attractions. It's the practical jumping-off point — gas up, grab groceries at the store, pick up ice for the coolers, and you're at the lodge in 20 minutes flat.
That convenience is hard to beat. You're close enough to everything the lake area offers but tucked away on 20 quiet acres where the only traffic is deer crossing the driveway.
Easy access to supplies in Eldon and the lake just beyond.
Quick drive from anywhere in central Missouri to 20 private acres.
Rock Island Trail access with a full lodge waiting at the end of the ride.
Commercial kitchen for the feast, 40 beds for the whole family.