Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park
About us
Forbes Land Owner's Association was formed in 1983 in a country setting that is inhabited almost exclusively by wildlife. The center of Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park is located 19 miles from downtown Warsaw Missouri. Warsaw is 93 miles north of Springfield, 125 miles southeast of Kansas City, and 223 miles southwest of St. Louis.
Missouri's state capitol is located in Jefferson City, Missouri and is just 100 miles northeast of Park. The maximum altitude of the Park is 953 feet, with its heavily-forested slopes extending down to the Lake. The lowest altitude is 659 feet at the water’s edge.
Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park is a private gated residential and recreational community located in the heart of Central Missouri; in Benton and Camden counties along Lake of the Ozarks between Truman Dam to the west, and, Bagnell Dam to the east. The Park has over 12,800 acres and spans five miles of shoreline property along the Lake; with four private Lakes dedicated to our landowners. The scenic beauty of the Park is enhanced by its natural wooded setting throughout that includes oak, walnut, hickory, elm, sycamore that brings with it the beauty of Missouri Wildlife all within a stunning lake setting and views. The topography also includes beautiful rolling hills, narrow valleys and rugged outcroppings of limestone. There are many excellent views of the four inland lakes, Missouri countryside and of course, Lake of the Ozarks. Welcome Home to Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park!
Forbes is a private, gated community. If planning a visit, please make arrangements.
Phone Number: 660.438.4039
Email address: agreatday@forbesmo.org
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
Missouri's state capitol is located in Jefferson City, Missouri and is just 100 miles northeast of Park. The maximum altitude of the Park is 953 feet, with its heavily-forested slopes extending down to the Lake. The lowest altitude is 659 feet at the water’s edge.
Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park is a private gated residential and recreational community located in the heart of Central Missouri; in Benton and Camden counties along Lake of the Ozarks between Truman Dam to the west, and, Bagnell Dam to the east. The Park has over 12,800 acres and spans five miles of shoreline property along the Lake; with four private Lakes dedicated to our landowners. The scenic beauty of the Park is enhanced by its natural wooded setting throughout that includes oak, walnut, hickory, elm, sycamore that brings with it the beauty of Missouri Wildlife all within a stunning lake setting and views. The topography also includes beautiful rolling hills, narrow valleys and rugged outcroppings of limestone. There are many excellent views of the four inland lakes, Missouri countryside and of course, Lake of the Ozarks. Welcome Home to Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park!
Forbes is a private, gated community. If planning a visit, please make arrangements.
Phone Number: 660.438.4039
Email address: agreatday@forbesmo.org
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
as a Forbes lake of the Ozarks park landowner
As a Land Owner in Forbes Lake of the Ozarks Park you automatically become a member of the Landowners Association (LOA). The LOA is a Not-for-Profit corporation, governed by a five person Board of Directors who are elected by the members of the Association. One of the Boards most important areas of concern is maintaining and repairing roads.
The Board also establishes rules covering all aspects of the Parks corporate and financial functions, appoints members of the Environmental Control Committee (ECC), and enforces all the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Annual dues are assessed and used for improvements and maintenance of the roads, recreational areas and payment of Association property taxes, security and insurance. Dues are payable annually by each lot owner on or before October 1st.
Phone: (660) 438-4039
Fax: (660) 438-4093
E-Mail: agreatday@forbesmo.org
The Board also establishes rules covering all aspects of the Parks corporate and financial functions, appoints members of the Environmental Control Committee (ECC), and enforces all the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Annual dues are assessed and used for improvements and maintenance of the roads, recreational areas and payment of Association property taxes, security and insurance. Dues are payable annually by each lot owner on or before October 1st.
Phone: (660) 438-4039
Fax: (660) 438-4093
E-Mail: agreatday@forbesmo.org
Our Board of Directors
Board Of Directors
Gary Smith, President
President@forbesmo.org
Steve Ferrell, Vice President
VicePresident@forbesmo.org
Patricia Meister, Treasurer
Treasurer@forbesmo.org
Lea Wilkins Secretary
Secretary@forbesmo.org
Bill Drefs, Director
Director@forbesmo.org
Gary Smith, President
President@forbesmo.org
Steve Ferrell, Vice President
VicePresident@forbesmo.org
Patricia Meister, Treasurer
Treasurer@forbesmo.org
Lea Wilkins Secretary
Secretary@forbesmo.org
Bill Drefs, Director
Director@forbesmo.org
contact us
Forbes is a private, gated community. If planning a visit, please make arrangements.
Phone Number: 660.438.4039
Email address: agreatday@forbesmo.org
Address
Forbes Land Owner's Association
26506 Gardiner Road
Edwards, Missouri 65326
Phone
(660) 438-4039 Office
(660) 438-4093 Fax
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
Phone Number: 660.438.4039
Email address: agreatday@forbesmo.org
Address
Forbes Land Owner's Association
26506 Gardiner Road
Edwards, Missouri 65326
Phone
(660) 438-4039 Office
(660) 438-4093 Fax
Office Hours
Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
frequently asked questions
Procedures & Permits
and the county permits must be filled with the ECC before construction can begin.
The ECC needs to do a walk through (with the owner) to approve the location and any trees that need to be cut before a driveway can be started.
Land Preparation
Forbes Park
General Information
Look in the left panel under "General Park Info".
Common Areas
Occasionally, certain maintenance activities require the use of work vehicles, for example snow fence construction, fence repair, and road maintenance.
We try to minimize these activities.
When walking on Common areas, use the "meadow walk" method, meaning to meander abreast of one another and not in a line,
thus minimizing long term damage to vegetation. The RV park has a nice walking trail along the creek.
Boats are, however, restricted to sail, oar, or electric motor. Fueled motors are prohibited at all times.
If you do fish and are lucky, please fill out the Fishing Report form that can be found at all the lakes.
This report provides invaluable information for maintaining the fish stock.
Park Management
Board of Directors
The Forbes By-Laws contains information regarding Board Election procedure.
Camping
the Covenants limit any camping to a maximum stay of three weeks (21 days) then you must vacate
the park for 24 hours before another camping permit can be issued.
Hiking/Hunting/Fishing
The lakes are stocked on a regular basis. Several lakes have Minnow spawning houses installed.
Roads
General Information
This will allow time to evaluate your road and what repairs or improvements might be necessary to
allow the movement of large trucks and equipment.
Please do not allow contractors to bring in heavy trucks and supplies over muddy roads. Wait until the roads are dry.
Deep ruts are expensive to repair. During winter months, bring in heavy trucks only on frozen or dry roads.
You are responsible for any damage to the roads by your contractors.
Speed is a major contributor to washboard, especially bouncing pickup trucks.
Our association spends a large amount of money cutting washboard due to this abuse.
As mentioned under construction, don’t allow contractors to bring in heavy loads under wet road conditions. Be patient with the committee.
They are all volunteers with other things to do, just like you.
Maintenance
Roads are either white rock or grass. White rock roads are maintained on a regular basis.
Grass roads are regularly mowed.
Once a home is built on a grass road, the road is then covered with white rock.
Road improvement is part of a long-term plan.
Emergency repairs will be addressed on a case by basis.
Winter Access
Call the Chairman of the Roads Committee or his or her designate if the Chairman is not available.
You can try the Vice Chairman or any committee member if the Chairman cannot be contacted.
You must go through the roads committee listing process.
This covers Forbes Park Road and certain secondary roads based on winter usage.
No plowing will begin until six inches of snow has fallen and there is a significant break in the storm.
road committee to avoid being charged the cost of plowing your road.
First and foremost, it is your responsibility to use good judgment in driving in the park during severe winter weather.
The association does not maintain a rescue service or capability. In an emergency, the road committee will make every effort to
assist a stranded motorist but no guarantees can be made that assistance will be available. You should be using a suitable four wheel drive,
high clearance vehicle that is in good mechanical condition. Also understand that under most storm conditions a road can be plowed and
almost immediately blown shut by high winds. Always check the latest weather forecasts and delay your visit if necessary.
Be prepared to stay for longer periods to allow the storm to pass and the roads to be cleared.
Have a winter driving emergency kit in your vehicle at all times during the winter.
- What is required before building a cabin or house?
and the county permits must be filled with the ECC before construction can begin.
- Can I drill a well on my lot?
- Are permits needed for a driveway?
The ECC needs to do a walk through (with the owner) to approve the location and any trees that need to be cut before a driveway can be started.
Land Preparation
- Do I need a permit to cut trees?
Forbes Park
General Information
- How do I get a Welcome Packet?
Look in the left panel under "General Park Info".
Common Areas
- Can we drive on Common areas?
Occasionally, certain maintenance activities require the use of work vehicles, for example snow fence construction, fence repair, and road maintenance.
We try to minimize these activities.
- Can I collect firewood from the Common areas?
- Can we hike or picnic on Common areas?
When walking on Common areas, use the "meadow walk" method, meaning to meander abreast of one another and not in a line,
thus minimizing long term damage to vegetation. The RV park has a nice walking trail along the creek.
- Are our lakes maintained or can they be, for fish habitat, etc.?
Boats are, however, restricted to sail, oar, or electric motor. Fueled motors are prohibited at all times.
If you do fish and are lucky, please fill out the Fishing Report form that can be found at all the lakes.
This report provides invaluable information for maintaining the fish stock.
Park Management
Board of Directors
- What is the term for a board member?
The Forbes By-Laws contains information regarding Board Election procedure.
Camping
- Why do I need to sign in to camp for few days?
- What if I want to do to camp more than a few days?
the Covenants limit any camping to a maximum stay of three weeks (21 days) then you must vacate
the park for 24 hours before another camping permit can be issued.
Hiking/Hunting/Fishing
- Are there any fish in the lakes, ponds, or streams in Forbes Park?
The lakes are stocked on a regular basis. Several lakes have Minnow spawning houses installed.
- Is hunting allowed in the Park?
Roads
General Information
- I am planning to build. What do I need to do about roads?
This will allow time to evaluate your road and what repairs or improvements might be necessary to
allow the movement of large trucks and equipment.
Please do not allow contractors to bring in heavy trucks and supplies over muddy roads. Wait until the roads are dry.
Deep ruts are expensive to repair. During winter months, bring in heavy trucks only on frozen or dry roads.
You are responsible for any damage to the roads by your contractors.
- What can I do to help the Park’s roads?
Speed is a major contributor to washboard, especially bouncing pickup trucks.
Our association spends a large amount of money cutting washboard due to this abuse.
As mentioned under construction, don’t allow contractors to bring in heavy loads under wet road conditions. Be patient with the committee.
They are all volunteers with other things to do, just like you.
Maintenance
- How do I get my road improved?
Roads are either white rock or grass. White rock roads are maintained on a regular basis.
Grass roads are regularly mowed.
Once a home is built on a grass road, the road is then covered with white rock.
Road improvement is part of a long-term plan.
Emergency repairs will be addressed on a case by basis.
Winter Access
- How much notice is required for me to get my road plowed to my house and who do I contact?
Call the Chairman of the Roads Committee or his or her designate if the Chairman is not available.
You can try the Vice Chairman or any committee member if the Chairman cannot be contacted.
- Can I contact the road contractor directly for plowing?
You must go through the roads committee listing process.
- What is the procedure for plowing after a major storm?
This covers Forbes Park Road and certain secondary roads based on winter usage.
No plowing will begin until six inches of snow has fallen and there is a significant break in the storm.
- What if I request to be placed on the plow list and am unable to carry out the visit?
road committee to avoid being charged the cost of plowing your road.
- What if I request to be placed on the plow list and am unable to carry out the visit?
- What else do I need to know when visiting the Park in the winter?
First and foremost, it is your responsibility to use good judgment in driving in the park during severe winter weather.
The association does not maintain a rescue service or capability. In an emergency, the road committee will make every effort to
assist a stranded motorist but no guarantees can be made that assistance will be available. You should be using a suitable four wheel drive,
high clearance vehicle that is in good mechanical condition. Also understand that under most storm conditions a road can be plowed and
almost immediately blown shut by high winds. Always check the latest weather forecasts and delay your visit if necessary.
Be prepared to stay for longer periods to allow the storm to pass and the roads to be cleared.
Have a winter driving emergency kit in your vehicle at all times during the winter.
- What if I want to build during the winter months.