Camdenton, Missouri
22 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1888 and the latest in 1983. It lies in ZIP code area 65020. The Survey maps it on the Camdenton quadrangle. 3,960 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,043 feet above sea level.
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On record in Camdenton
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 8 records
- Camp Hawthorne Central Area Districtlisted 1985
- Camp Pin Oak Historic Districtlisted 1985
- Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Demonstration Area Barn/Garage in Kaiser Arealisted 1985
- Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Demonstration Area Rising Sun Shelterlisted 1985
- Lake of the Ozarks Recreational Demonstration Area Shelter at McCubbin Pointlisted 1985
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park Camp Clover Point Recreation Halllisted 1985
- Lake of the Ozarks State Park Camp Rising Sun Recreation Halllisted 1985
- Urbauer Fishing Lodge Historic Districtlisted 2006
Population over time
2 figuresCamdenton grew from 3,718 to 3,960 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,718 | |
| 2020 | 3,960 | +242 (+7%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
12 surveys from 22 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1888 USGS Versailles quadrangle1:125000
- 1893 USGS Versailles quadrangle1:125000, 4 printings
- 1932 USGS Versailles No 4 quadrangle1:48000
- 1934 USGS Camdenton quadrangle1:24000
- 1947 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1954 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1955 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000, 4 printings
- 1958 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Camdenton quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1959 USGS Jefferson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1983 USGS Camdenton quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1983 USGS Lake Of The Ozarks quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
162 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 162 fires within 5 miles of Camdenton between 1992 and 2020, burning about 2,787 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 39 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 64 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 53 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 39 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
| Natural | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 1999 | Debris and open burning | 7.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 21 September 2000 | Equipment and vehicle use | 7.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 11 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179782-01502-09112019-0812 |
| 30 August 2000 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 24 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 261561-01502-08242020-0835 |
| 21 August 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179781-01502-08212019-2030 |
| 8 July 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177893-01502-07082018-1536 |
| 7 July 1999 | Arson/incendiarism | 33 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 20 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 20 workings within 5 miles of Camdenton: 17 past producers, 2 producers, 1 prospect. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Flagstone, Lead, Zinc, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Barium-Barite. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullen Bank | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Parish Lease | Lead | Prospect | ||
| Parson Diggings | Barium-Barite, Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ss | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Willard Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Carters Ozark S&G Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Genesee Shaft | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Shipman Land | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Barite | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - S+G | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 88 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Camdenton in 88 storm reports between 1994 and 2024: 44 hail, 22 thunderstorm wind, 15 flash flood, 6 heavy rain. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2009 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | $300,000 | Two to five inches of rain fell over much of northern Camden County. The community of Linn Creek appeared to have been impacted the greatest. Linn Creek flooded the community, causing damage to 20 homes and businesses. The community of Sunrise Beach also experienced significant flash flooding. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $50,000 | A strong wind gust snapped off the sheriff's office and Emergency Operations Center towers off the top of the courthouse in downtown Camdenton. A police jeep was lifted off the ground. Other strong winds broke large tree limbs and tossed them onto cars and houses. Wind speeds were estimated at 85 mph. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $50,000 | A strong wind gust pushed a large oak tree onto a house located at the north edge of Camdenton along Highway 591. The tree crushed part of the house, trapping the residents inside. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Camdenton | $20,000 | Social media report of hail sizes ranging between golf balls and tennis balls. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Camdenton | $10,000 | Report of hail 3 inches in diameter at the Lake Regional Clinic. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $10,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree onto a car causing significant damage. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $10,000 | An area north of Camdenton along the Lake of the Ozarks experienced strong wind damage. Numerous trees and power poles were downed along Lake Road 587. Winds also dislodged a dock on the lake with 16 people in it. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 2017 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | $5,000 | Heavy rainfall damaged and washed away portions of Dawson Road near a grocery store in Camdenton. The damaged road broke a water main in the area. |
| September 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds gusting to over 60 mph downed several trees between Branch and Camdenton. The time was estimated. MISSOURI, Northwestern |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $5,000 | no account filed |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | $2,000 | A large tree was snapped at the base near Camdenton with window damage to a structure. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Camdenton | - | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| May 2023 | Hail | Camdenton | - | Up to ping Pong ball sized hail was reported in a mostly rural area. |
| July 2023 | Hail | Camdenton | - | Hail up to quarters in size was reported. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | A large branch from a maple tree fell on tow vehicles. No significant damage was reported. corrected. |
| April 2022 | Heavy Rain | Camdenton | - | The Mesonet Station FW2066 in Camdenton reported a three hour precipitation total of 1.27 inches. |
| July 2021 | Hail | Camdenton | - | Dime to quarter sized hail was reported. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | Several large limbs up to 3 inches in diameter were reported down. |
| July 2019 | Heavy Rain | Camdenton | - | A 24 hour rainfall of 4.00 inches was measured. |
| May 2019 | Heavy Rain | Camdenton | - | A 24 hour rainfall accumulation of 2.50 inches was reported by the Emergency Manager. |
| October 2019 | Heavy Rain | Camdenton | - | The Mesonet station FW2066 in Camdenton reported 2.16 inches of rainfall. |
| July 2019 | Heavy Rain | Camdenton | - | A 24 hour rainfall of 5.29 inches was measured. |
| July 2019 | Heavy Rain | Camdenton | - | A 24 hour rainfall of 6.00 inches was measured. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | Multiple trees were reported downed off of Dogwood Drive. The time was estimated by radar. |
| July 2016 | Hail | Camdenton | - | Dime to quarter size hail was reported near Bear Paw Road. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | A wind gust of 58 mph was measured. |
| April 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | A tree was blown across Highway D near Ha Ha Tonka State Park. |
| June 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | An off duty NWS meteorologist estimated wind gusts up to 50 to 60 mph at Lake of the Ozark. |
| July 2013 | Hail | Camdenton | - | An off duty NWS meteorologist relayed a report of quarter size hail in Camdenton. |
| November 2009 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Several low water crossings were reported flooded throughout the county. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Excessive rain caused several low water crossings in eastern sections of the county to become impassable to motorists. |
| May 2007 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Flash flooding occurred over numerous low water crossing and low lying areas throughout the county. |
| September 2007 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Minor flooding occurred over a section of Ball Park Road in Camdenton. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree over County Road 578. |
| August 2004 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Flash flooding was observed by law enforcement officials near the intersection of Highways 54 and 5. |
| November 2004 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Flash flooding inundated Normack Estates Road near the city of Camdenton. |
| August 2004 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Possum Hollow flooded over County Road 592 north of Camdenton. |
| August 1997 | Flash Flood | Camdenton | - | Flooding was reported at the county courthouse. |
| May 1995 | Hail | Camdenton | - | A county sheriff reported large hail. |
| April 1995 | Hail | Camdenton | - | A large cluster of severe thunderstorms produced widespread pea- to marble-size hail and scattered large hail. |
| August 2017 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| August 2017 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| July 2016 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| June 2015 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| July 2011 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| March 2008 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| August 2007 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
| June 2006 | Hail | Camdenton | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Creek | 2.7 miles | 22 | |
| Hahatonka | 2.7 miles | 17 | |
| Neongwah | 3.1 miles | 22 | |
| Old Linn Creek | 4.5 miles | 22 | |
| Friedenswald | 4.6 miles | 22 | |
| Hugo | 4.6 miles | 13 | |
| Roach | 5.0 miles | 17 | |
| Rodger Ford (historical) | 5.7 miles | 17 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Camdenton | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q749572 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 715231. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.











