Camdenton, MO

Travel Guide

Bridal Cave which includes caves
Bridal Cave featuring caves
Bridal Cave which includes caves
Bridal Cave showing caves
Bridal Cave showing caves
Taste locally made wines, practice your golf game and admire the ruins of a turn-of-the-century castle in this gateway to Lake of the Ozarks. 

Life is all about leisure in Camdenton, a town that abuts the famous recreational area around the 93-mile-long (150-kilometer) Lake of the Ozarks. Get out on the lake. Discover beautiful natural attractions, including sinkholes and caves, in the area’s state parks. Taste the output of various local wineries. 

The city of Camdenton, also known as the “Hub City of Lake of the Ozarks,” sprang up in the 1930s at the same time as the creation of Lake of the Ozarks. The lake was the byproduct of the newly constructed Bagnell Dam created by the Union Electric Company of St. Louis. At the time of completion, it was the largest man-made lake in the U.S. 

With about 1,150 miles (1,850 kilometers) of shoreline surrounding Lake of the Ozarks, life here tends to revolve around the waterfront. Head to Ha Ha Tonka State Park to experience the lake’s shoreline as well as wooded areas and rocky glades. Follow trails and boardwalks around the park and look for sinkholes, caves and a natural bridge.

Don’t leave without seeing the castle ruins in the park. These crumbling remains are all that is left of a mansion built in the early 1900s by Robert Snyder, who built a business empire in Kansas city.

For more outdoor fun, visit Bridal Cave just outside Camdenton. Tour its chambers, where you’ll see unusual formations, including fragile soda straws, gnarled stalagmites and warped columns. Choose from several scenic golf courses near Camdenton. Get in a game at the 18-hole course at Old Kinderhook or enrol for lessons at the Lake Valley Golf and Country Club.

Camdenton is also home to lots of local wineries. Hop between Casa de Loco Winery, Sugarloaf Vineyard and others, enjoying tastings and waterfront picnics with wine pairings.

Find the city of Camdenton south of Lake of the Ozarks. Public transportation is limited in this region, so rent a car or a boat to get around.

Where to stay in Camdenton

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Buckingham Estates

When in Buckingham Estates, you can plan a visit to Ozarks Amphitheater and Bridal Cave, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Buckingham Estates
The Lodge at Old Kinderhook Golf Resort

The Lodge at Old Kinderhook Golf Resort

3 out of 5
678 Old Kinderhook Drive, Camdenton, MO
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Camdenton. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (710 reviews)
"There was not a hair dryer in the bathroom for me."

Reviewed on 2025/8/2

The Lodge at Old Kinderhook Golf Resort
Sleep Inn & Suites Lake of the Ozarks

Sleep Inn & Suites Lake of the Ozarks

2.5 out of 5
1390 E Us Highway 54, Camdenton, MO
The price is NT$4,065 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$4,065
NT$4,400 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Camdenton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (910 reviews)
"It was so clean. It was so nice to be there."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Sleep Inn & Suites Lake of the Ozarks
Point View Resort

Point View Resort

3 out of 5
1630 Vacation Lane, Camdenton, MO
The price is NT$3,767 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$3,767
NT$4,002 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Camdenton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Breeze ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"Very serene location at a lower point on the lake, but with enough to do so you don't get bored. Only negative is if you don't have a boat, it is a 10-minute drive just to get back to the main roads, and then at least another 10 minute drive to any local attractions/restaurants."

Reviewed on 2025/7/19

Point View Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Breeze Resort

Lake Breeze Resort

3 out of 5
91 Breeze Dr, Camdenton, MO
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Camdenton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
"It had an amazing view! The only downside was there wasn't really a great way to get into the lake. They had a small area that you could walk into the lake but once you get about a foot in, they have a bunch of rocks blocking and making it a little unsafe to get in. I loved everything else about ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/14

Lake Breeze Resort
Point View Resort

Point View Resort

3 out of 5
1630 Vacation Lane, Camdenton, MO
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Camdenton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Breeze ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"Very serene location at a lower point on the lake, but with enough to do so you don't get bored. Only negative is if you don't have a boat, it is a 10-minute drive just to get back to the main roads, and then at least another 10 minute drive to any local attractions/restaurants."

Reviewed on 2025/7/19

Point View Resort
Lazy Dayz Resort

Lazy Dayz Resort

3 out of 5
267 Runaway Dr, Climax Springs, MO
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Climax Springs. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Coffman Bend are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"Arrived and was given literally zero direction on getting into our cabin, expectations or process of needs for the week. First night we spent the evening at Boondockz and had a freaking blast with the locals. Drinks were great and there was plenty of things for the kids 12& over to do. The rest of ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/25

Lazy Dayz Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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