Test your luck and your boating skills at the Lake of the Ozarks Harbor Hop, a massive on-the-water poker run held twice a year. The Spring Harbor Hop takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, while the Fall Harbor Hop is scheduled for the second Saturday in October.
Participants hop between more than 40 checkpoints—ranging from the 0 MM to the 38 MM—drawing cards to assemble the best possible seven-card poker hand. With locations spanning the Gravois Arm, the Grand Glaize Arm, and the Big Niangua, the event offers a perfect excuse to explore the lake’s diverse waterfront restaurants and marinas. Hands must be turned in by 7:00 p.m. at any checkpoint, with prizes awarded for the top hands, the four worst hands, and even random drawings.
For a complete list of dealer locations, official rules, and section bonus details, visit the official event page here.
To navigate the hop in style or to host your own high-stakes poker party from the water, book a private luxury charter with SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters for a premier Lake of the Ozarks experience.