This is the fortieth article in our series about Ozarks cultural heritage in the counties of Missouri that are part of the Ozarks region. All or parts of 55 counties in Missouri are considered part of the Ozarks. Camden County is located directly north of both Dallas County and of LaClede County. Camden County was organized in 1841 as Kinderhook County and renamed in 1843, for Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden, Chancellor of England, and leader of the Whig Party. The county seat is Camdenton.
Camdenton serves as Time Station 31 in the Race Across America (RAAM) the annual ultra marathon bicycle race. RAAM started in 1982 as the Great American Bike Race. Flanked by the quiet waters of the Big and Little Niangua arms, the Camdenton Chamber extends their welcome to Lake of the Ozarks visitors. Known as the "Hub City," Camdenton makes an ideal home base for visiting attractions around the entire Lake, including Bridal Cave, Camben County Museum and Ha Ha Tonka State Park among many others. The Dogwood Festival occurs in April when the dogwood and red bud trees are in bloom.
Camden County has a colorful history and is proud of its heritage. It is also the home of Osage Beach, Sunrise Beach, Village of Four Seasons and Lake Ozark, among other cities and towns. The National Register of Historic Places has ten listings in Camden County, Missouri. U.S. Route 54 cuts across the county from northeast to southwest for easy access from any direction, crossing the Lake of the Ozarks twice on its path.
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