Camdenton Missouri Map

About Camdenton, Missouri

Camdenton is a locality in Camden County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,023. The population density is 282.4 people per km². Camdenton is located at 38.0081°N, 92.7446°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65020.

Camdenton lies at the confluence of Ozarkian highlands and the flatter plains, a place where the land begins its subtle surrender to the broader Missouri landscape. It lies 23.1 miles north of Lebanon, MO (from Lebanon, MO: bearing 349°T), and is situated 12.0 miles southwest of Osage Beach. The terrain around Camdenton is a study in gentle inclinations, a softened topography that speaks of ancient geological processes rather than dramatic upheaval. Creeks, often no more than a murmur after a dry spell, carve their patient paths through the soil, their banks thick with the tenacious green of sumac and wild plum. The air here, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-warmed pine needles and damp soil, a perfume that clings to the very fabric of the place. The light, too, has a particular quality, a soft, diffused glow that seems to linger, painting the weathered clapboard of older buildings in shades of sepia and honey. The story of Camdenton is intrinsically tied to the coming of the railroad, which in the late 19th century transformed a scattering of homesteads into a burgeoning hub. This development spurred an economy that initially relied on timber and agriculture, the deep woods yielding their bounty and the fertile soil supporting diverse crops. Later, the impoundment of the Lake of the Ozarks brought a new wave of prosperity and a distinct shift in Camdenton's character, drawing a steady stream of visitors and retirees to its shores. This influx has layered a modern tourism industry over the town's more traditional roots, creating a unique blend of the practical and the leisurely. The local character, much like the land itself, is one of quiet resilience and a straightforward, unpretentious demeanor, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Ozarks.

About This Camdenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Camdenton, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.00809, -92.744629. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Camdenton and Camden County.

Detailed location data for Camdenton includes the ZIP code (65020), telephone area code (573), county seat of Camden County (Camdenton), and school district assignment (Camdenton R-III School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Camdenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.