Bayside Marina & Resort
Directly on the waterA mid-lake cove stop with a floating bar, weekend live music, an RV park, and the kind of down-home crowd that stays through the evening.
Bayside occupies a protected cove near Ten Mile and functions as a more intimate alternative to the bigger marinas in the same stretch of the lake. Blue Springs is a few minutes away by water, but Bayside operates at a different scale and a different social temperature. The crowd skews toward people who know each other or are happy to meet: campground regulars who have been here for years and boaters who discovered it by accident and stayed.
The floating bar and weekend live music are the social engine. Bands play through summer, the dock crowd gathers in the evening, and the setting, a protected cove with the sun setting behind the trees, delivers what people came for. Food runs to a limited menu; chicken tenders are the reliable dish. Beer is available; no liquor license means no cocktails or spirits.
The infrastructure has been improved in recent years: new dock work, better slip construction, and a laundry and shower setup that gets good marks for cleanliness. RV spots are on-site with hookups. The operation is owner-run and small. On event weekends, the kitchen can fall behind; food waits run long when the bar is packed. Confirm the food menu before making a trip specifically for a meal.
Gas is available and the marina is one of the few on the lake open on Mondays. Slips accommodate transient stays with power. The fishing off the docks and in the immediate cove is consistently good.
Tips
- Live music weekends draw crowds; arrive early if you want a good dock spot or a seat at the bar.
- Confirm the food menu before making a trip specifically for a meal; the kitchen is limited and not always keeping pace with event crowds.
- Gas availability at a marina open on Mondays has made this a documented backup option when others are closed.
- The RV spots are compact and the campground is described as tight; ask about your rig's fit before booking.
- The fishing off the docks is genuinely productive; bring a rod even if you're just stopping for a drink.
What people love
- The live music atmosphere on summer weekend evenings and the down-home crowd.
- Owners who are consistently welcoming and helpful.
- The protected cove setting with good fishing right off the docks.
- Clean laundry and shower facilities for longer stays.
- The feeling of a community campground where guests know each other.
What to know
- Beer only at the bar; no liquor license.
- The kitchen is small and cannot keep pace with large event crowds; food waits have been extended on concert nights.
- The campground spots are compact and described as tight; not optimal for large rigs.
- Some negative accounts describe infrastructure as rough; the property is in an active improvement phase.
- Call ahead to confirm fuel and slip availability; operational details are less consistently published than at larger marinas.
Best time
Weekend evenings in summer for the live music and dock scene. Weekday stays for the campground experience without the event crowd. Shoulder season for the fishing.
First visit
Bayside is at 134 Bayside Drive in Ten Mile. The cove entrance is protected; look for the floating dock structure. The bar and music setup are at the water's edge.
With kids
The cove is calm and the atmosphere is family-adjacent on most nights. Live music weekends are more adult-social; mid-week and family-focused weekend days are the better fit for young kids.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Bayside Marina & Resort open?
Social programming, live music, and the bar are summer-season strongest. The RV park and slips operate on a longer calendar. Confirm fuel and bar hours for shoulder-season visits.
Is Bayside Marina & Resort good for families with kids?
The cove is calm and the atmosphere is family-adjacent on most nights. Live music weekends are more adult-social; mid-week and family-focused weekend days are the better fit for young kids.
How do I get to Bayside Marina & Resort?
Bayside is at 134 Bayside Drive in Ten Mile. The cove entrance is protected; look for the floating dock structure. The bar and music setup are at the water's edge.
What should I know before visiting Bayside Marina & Resort?
Beer only at the bar; no liquor license.
Last updated: April 30, 2026