Fugitive Beach near Rolla is a seasonal waterpark in a former quarry, with spring-fed swimming, a sandy beach, water slides and platform jumps.
At 16875 County Road 5285, it makes a water-focused outing in Rolla, Missouri; the Mark Twain National Forest near Rolla offers another outdoor stop in the area. Check the seasonal schedule and entry rules before you set out.
- Location: 16875 County Road 5285, Rolla, MO 65401.
- Setting: Spring-fed quarry swimming, a sandy beach, slides and platform jumps.
- Admission: General and child admission have different prices; confirm current rates before your visit.
- Safety: Life jackets are required in several areas and for activities, including water slides and platform jumps.
Where Fugitive Beach Is
Fugitive Beach is east of Rolla, Missouri, at 16875 County Road 5285. Rolla’s city guide places the former quarry swimming area about 15 minutes east of town.
The spring-fed quarry has a sandy beach, water slides and platform jumps, along with a Bar & Grill. If you’re planning more time in town, the Rolla downtown visitor guide can help you pair the beach with a look around the city.
Season Dates and Opening Hours
Fugitive Beach operates seasonally.
Temporarily closed
This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.
Last checked November 2026.
Hours and season dates can change, so check the official site before you go. The Bar & Grill has its own schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Its menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, sodas, ice cream and alcoholic drinks for adults.
Admission and Facility Rules
General admission is $21.99 and child admission is $17.99. The age cutoff for child admission is not stated, so confirm that detail when checking current prices. The park accepts major debit and credit cards, cash, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Cash App.
Waivers are required before entry. A parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone under 18. Life-jacket rules depend on where you swim and what you do: children aged 10 and under must wear one in the water, and everyone must wear one for platform jumps, water slides and deep water beyond the buoy line. Within the roped-off shallow area, the rule applies to children aged 10 and under.
You can rent a life jacket for $7 per day or bring your own. If lightning strikes within 3 miles, everyone must leave the water for 30 minutes; re-entry is allowed after 30 minutes without lightning. Hazardous weather may also prompt closure, with weather-related notices and forecasts posted on the park’s Facebook page.
What to Bring for a Visit
You may bring personal flotation devices, chairs, and a canopy no larger than 10 by 10 feet. Coolers are allowed if they contain food and nonalcoholic drinks. Guest-brought glass, alcohol, grills, speakers, weapons, illegal drugs and pets are prohibited.
Tables, cabanas and pavilions can be reserved and come with grills; stationary charcoal grills are available to guests who reserve one of those spaces. Service animals are permitted, but pets and emotional support animals are not allowed on the waterpark grounds.
How do you get from Rolla to Fugitive Beach?
From Rolla, take Highway 63 south, turn onto Highway 72 and continue for 8 miles, then turn right onto County Road 5285. The destination is at 16875 County Road 5285.
For an overnight stop in town, consider a room at Rustic Motel Rolla.
FAQs
Is Fugitive Beach a natural lake?
No. It is a former quarry converted into a swimming area, with spring-fed water and a sandy beach.
Can you bring food and drinks?
Yes. Coolers may contain food and nonalcoholic drinks. The park also has a Bar & Grill serving food and drinks.
Can you camp at Fugitive Beach?
The park itself does not offer camping, despite camping being mentioned in one chamber description of the attraction.
Are pets allowed at Fugitive Beach?
Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed on the waterpark grounds. Service animals are permitted.