Fellows Lake
The Fellows Lake store is open seven days a week, sunrise to sunset, from March 1 to Oct. 31 and is located at the top of the hill as you drive in at Gate 3. We offer kayak, canoe, and sailboat rentals and motorized rentals (March-Oct). The shop is stocked with bait and tackle, drinks, and snacks to supply your adventures.
Miller Park is managed by City Utilities of Springfield. To rent a pavilion, schedule a special event, or purchase a photography permit, visit CU website.
Dock 66
Your gateway to water-based fun at Fellows Lake! Rent paddle crafts, motorboats, or sailboats and enjoy mindful recreation that helps protect our drinking water source. Additional amenities include a convenient off-the-water shop and the accessible EZ Dock.
Dirt 66
Explore over 25 miles of trails around Fellows Lake, managed by our partners at Ozark Greenways, Trail Spring, and MORC. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk or an exciting bike ride, Dirt 66 has something for everyone!
Permit Information
Motorized and non-motorized boat permit/decals renew on April 14th and will be available at the Fellows Lake store.
- Day Pass $15
- Non-Motorized Annual Pass $35
- Motorized Annual Pass $50
All vessels going on the water require a permit. You can purchase permits at the Fellows Lake store. Permits will be applied by Fellows Lake staff after inspection of the vessel.
Accessibility Features at Fellows
EZ Dock
Dock 66 at Fellows Lake features an EZ Dock designed to enhance recreational access for individuals of all abilities. This innovative feature empowers people with limited mobility to self-launch, providing greater independence for enjoying the water. This was made possible by a generous $25,000 donation from Peterson Wealth Advisors, and a $300,000 gift from the Hatch Foundation, part of which funded the dock’s installation. The accomplishment was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the the 2023 Empower:Abilitites Day at the Lake.
Hatch Playground for ALL
The new playground at Miller Park, thoughtfully designed by Cunningham Recreation, is built to welcome people of all ages and abilities, fostering inclusivity at Fellows Lake.
This project was made possible through the generous support of Kiwanis International, City Utilities of Springfield, MO, Abilities First, and the Hatch Foundation made the playground possible.
Springfield Sailing Club
The Springfield Sailing Club (an independent organization) was formed by volunteers who are passionate sailors. The group wanted to bring a sailing program to Fellows Lake to promote the sport and provide an opportunity to enjoy and help protect this valuable resource in the Ozarks. The mission of the Springfield Sailing Club is to encourage and promote the sport of safe sailing, regardless of one’s ability, and to educate sailors on environmental stewardship to all the natural resources that make the sport possible at Fellows Lake and its surrounding area.
Visit the Springfield Sailing Club Facebook page for more information.
Book Sailing Lessons HERE
Making Waves: Fellows Lake Media Coverage
- April 2025: KY3 All Inclusive Playground Opens at Fellows Lake
- July 2024: Springfield News-Leader – Innovative Floating Wetlands aims to repair habitat, water quality
- May 2024: KY3 – Fellows Lake Miller Park to get All-Inclusive Playground
- March 11, 2024: Ozarks Outdoors – 105.1 The Bull – Fellows Lake 24
- February 1, 2024: Ozarks Environment News – Slip and Sail Raffle
- November 29, 2023: Springfield Daily Citizen Gift an experience this holiday season.
- November 19, 2023: Springfield Daily Citizen – Pokin Around Fellows Lake gets $500,000 all-inclusive playground
- September 7, 2023: KY3 – The Place Empower: Abilities Day at the Lake
- February 6, 2023: The Bull Hiking Fellows Lake
- September 21, 2022: 105.1 The Bull Fellows Lake, Part 1, Fellows Lake, Part 2
- August 25, 2022: Springfield Daily Citizen Fellows Lake is entering a new era of recreation. Will City Council OK paddleboards?
- May 16, 2022: Rural Missouri Fun at Fellows Lake
- March 25, 2022: Springfield Daily Citizen You can now rent a sailboat and take sailing lessons on Fellows Lake
- February 18, 2022: Springfield Daily Citizen 1,000 foot suspension bridge at Fellows would be longest in the nation
- February 14, 2022: Springfield Daily Citizen Five easy trails within 1 hour of Springfield
- August 5, 2021: Springfield News-Leader Renewed sailing program at Fellows Lake receives donation of $15,000 and a sailboat
- May 11, 2021: Springfield News-Leader Lumber shortage due to Covid-19 pandemic delays construction at Fellows Lake Marina
- February 15, 2021: KSMU Fellows Lake-Historical Connection to Ozarks Watershed
- February 5, 2021: Springfield News-Leader Fellows Lake Marina gets $75,000 loan from Community Foundation of the Ozarks
- January 24, 2021: Springfield News-Leader Fellows Lake update: Dock delayed. Phase 1 of trail-building, marina store on schedule
- January 8, 2021: KY3 Big Changes Coming to Fellows Lake
Fellow Lake Staff
Kelce Fritz
Fellows Lake Director of Operations
Contact US
Fellows Lake staff can be reached by filling out the Contact Us form or calling Fellows Lake office at 417-840-2965.