Camdenton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bridal Cave which includes caves
Bridal Cave which includes caves
Bridal Cave showing caves
Bridal Cave which includes caves
Bridal Cave which includes 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 Parkto 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

Though Buckingham Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ozarks Amphitheater and Bridal Cave.

Buckingham Estates
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 AU$195 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (814 reviews)
"Clean nice rooms, large truck parking"

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Lake of the Ozarks
Lake Breeze Resort
Lake Breeze Resort
3 out of 5
91 Breeze Dr, Camdenton, MO
The price is AU$146 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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! (288 reviews)
Beautifully quite
"Y'all, when I say the property looks just like the photos, it absolutely does. It was so beautifully quite. The beds were comfortable. It was gorgeous at night on the lit balcony. If you being right on the lake for a great price, this is the spot. I will definitely bring going back. So happy I found ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Lake Breeze Resort
Terrific Lake View! Totally Updated! All Bedrooms w lake view! Boat Rentals.
Terrific Lake View! Totally Updated! All Bedrooms w lake view! Boat Rentals.
Camdenton
The price is AU$648 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$648
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this vacation home in Camdenton. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Breeze Terrace ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Great home for Teachers
"A group of teachers stayed here during a conference. It was easy to get to, very clean, and loved the lake sunrises! Owners were great to work with the whole time."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Terrific Lake View! Totally Updated! All Bedrooms w lake view! Boat Rentals.
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.
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! (110 reviews)
"Perfect for an authentic lake getaway."

Reviewed on 7 Dec. 2024

Point View Resort
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! (288 reviews)
Beautifully quite
"Y'all, when I say the property looks just like the photos, it absolutely does. It was so beautifully quite. The beds were comfortable. It was gorgeous at night on the lit balcony. If you being right on the lake for a great price, this is the spot. I will definitely bring going back. So happy I found ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Lake Breeze Resort
Terrific Lake View! Totally Updated! All Bedrooms w lake view! Boat Rentals.
Terrific Lake View! Totally Updated! All Bedrooms w lake view! Boat Rentals.
Camdenton
Stay at this vacation home in Camdenton. Enjoy a water park, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Breeze Terrace ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Great home for Teachers
"A group of teachers stayed here during a conference. It was easy to get to, very clean, and loved the lake sunrises! Owners were great to work with the whole time."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Terrific Lake View! Totally Updated! All Bedrooms w lake view! Boat Rentals.
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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