Driving in from Lake Ozark?
First Baptist Church of Camdenton is about 19 miles west of Lake Ozark on U.S. 54. Sunday worship at 10:30 AM at 186 S. Business Rt. 5 in Camdenton.
First Baptist Church of Camdenton is a Baptist church in Camdenton, Missouri, about 19 miles west of Lake Ozark on U.S. 54, with Sunday worship at 10:30 AM. If you live in Lake Ozark or you're staying somewhere near Bagnell Dam, the drive to FBC is roughly 26 minutes. Head west on U.S. 54 from Bagnell Dam Boulevard, past the bridge, past the Strip, and the Camdenton split is right after the U.S. 54 / MO 5 interchange. We're on Business Route 5 just south of town.
About 19 miles. From the foot of the Bagnell Dam Strip, the drive is roughly 26 minutes door-to-door. The drive is straightforward — a clean run west on U.S. 54 that hands you off to Business Route 5 right at the Camdenton split.
The main worship service starts at 10:30 AM and runs about 60 to 75 minutes. We sing a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary worship songs, take an offering, and Pastor Cody Harlow preaches through a book of the Bible passage by passage. Community groups (Bible study for every age range) meet beforehand starting at 9:00 AM; coming to those isn't required, but it's the easiest way to meet people if you're new.
Children's ministry runs concurrent with the main service, from nursery through elementary. Check-in is secure and our volunteers are background-checked. If your kids are old enough to want to stay in the service with you, that's welcome too.
Free parking surrounds the building. Greeters are at the main entrance ready to welcome you and answer any questions.
Yes. We've livestreamed the Sunday service since 2020 and broadcast each week on YouTube. If you're sick, traveling, or trying out FBC from a distance, the livestream is a real way to do that. Past sermons are archived on the sermons page. That said, almost everyone who ends up at FBC long-term made the drive at some point. A screen isn't the same as the room.
Lake Ozark FAQ
About 19 miles west on U.S. 54, roughly 26 minutes. We're at 186 S. Business Rt. 5 in Camdenton.
There are a handful of churches in Lake Ozark proper across denominations. If a 19-mile drive each Sunday isn't realistic for your family, a closer church is a good thing — our Lake-area church finder guide walks through how to evaluate the options.
Yes. No advance notice, no dress code, no expectation to give. Show up at 10:30 AM, sit anywhere, and we'll be glad you came.
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About 26 minutes from Lake Ozark by car. Free parking on site.
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Last updated: 2026
