Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
A free hiking park in forested hills next to Old Downtown, where stone steps, small waterfalls and remnants of an old amusement park are tucked into a gorge.
This urban woodland of about 50 hectares was an amusement park in the mid-20th century. Today it preserves old stone steps, small stone cottages and a spring-fed waterfall. The trails are about 2.5 km long, with some steep stairs. Entry is free, and it is only a few minutes' drive from Old Downtown and Branson Landing, making it good for a short morning or evening hike. Watch your footing, since the paths can be slippery after rain.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Dolly Parton's Stampede
- Lake Taneycomo
- College of the Ozarks & Ralph Foster Museum
- Presleys' Country Jubilee
- Branson 76 Strip (76 Country Boulevard)
- Hollywood Wax Museum Branson
- Titanic Museum Attraction
- Sight & Sound Theatres Branson