Camdenton, Missouri: Ruins of Ha Ha Tonka
Built by a Kansas City millionaire who died before it was completed. The castle was gutted by fire in 1942; now it's a shutterbug-worthy ruin.
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The best part of Ha Ha Tonka State Park is the remains of a castle. Strange to see in the middle of Missouri.
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Ruins of Ha Ha Tonka
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
- Address:
- 1491 State Hwy D, Camdenton, MO
- Directions:
- At Ha Ha Tonka State Park. I-44 exit 150 (Richland). Drive north on Hwy 7 for 32 miles, then north on Hwy 5 for three more miles. Turn west onto US Hwy 54 for 2.5 miles. Just before the bridge turn left onto an unnamed road. Drive a half-mile. Turn right and drive 1.5 miles. You'll see a castle-like rock sign on the right. Turn right and drive a half-mile to the castle.
- Hours:
- Daily summer 7 am-sunset; winter 8 am-sunset. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 573-346-2986
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The castle was built by a Kansas City millionaire named Robert Snyder, who died before it was completed. A stray spark from one of the castle's many fireplaces turned it into a gutted ruin in 1942 -- but now it's a picturesque ruin.