Camdenton

Travel Guide

Bridal Cave featuring caves
Bridal Cave featuring caves
Bridal Cave which includes caves
Bridal Cave featuring caves
Bridal Cave featuring 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-kilometre) 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 kilometres) 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
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! (715 reviews)
"Great location near restaurants and short drive to the Ozark Amphitheatre. Trophy Room restaurant on site was delicious as well. Will definitely stay again and will stay longer to work in a round of golf as well. The course looked fun."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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 €126 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
€126
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (919 reviews)
"The outdoor pool was closed and the indoor hot tub. You pay for these amenities, but can't use them. You should get a discount."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites Lake of the Ozarks
Point View Resort

Point View Resort

3 out of 5
1630 Vacation Lane, Camdenton, MO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €114 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€114
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 19 Jul 2025

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! (307 reviews)
"Very clean and attentive staff. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

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 19 Jul 2025

Point View Resort
Cozy rustic lakefront cabin with AC and WiFi in charming Camdenton

Cozy rustic lakefront cabin with AC and WiFi in charming Camdenton

Camdenton
Stay at this vacation home in Camdenton. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Breeze Terrace are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Cabin as described. Very clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Cozy rustic lakefront cabin with AC and WiFi in charming Camdenton
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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