Lodging

Lodging

Unique Accommodations

Depot Inn and Suites

1245 N Brown Street

La Plata, MO 63549

Phone:  866-994-8471

Website: https://depotinn.com/


America’s railroad heritage is on proud display at Depot Inn & Suites, whose inner corridors double as a gallery for artifacts from trains throughout the ages. This railroad-themed hotel boasts a heated indoor pool and a live feed of the nearby BNSF mainline. The hotel’s guest rooms and suites act as stationary sleeper cars; standard rooms boast free WiFi, rocker recliners, and refrigerators, while suites also include luxuries such as fireplaces and jetted tubs.

Interior of a waiting room with a reception desk, seating area, and red walls.

Lodges of Long Branch

26934 Old Hwy 36

Bevier, MO 63532 

Phone: (660) 395-7829

Website: https://lodgesoflongbranch.lodgify.com/


Come stay where the sunsets are gorgeous and the view is relaxing! We are located close to Long Branch Lake main entrance and between Macon and Bevier. Each cabin is unique and all have great patios for you to sit and enjoy the nature around you. Whether you are looking for a romantic couples stay, a family retreat, a girls weekend, a place to crash after a traveling work day, or rent them all for a large family or friend stay....we have you covered. There is also 1 RV space with full hookups to water, electric, sewer and free WiFi plus a covered shelter with a picnic table. 

Sign for Lodges of Long Branch in a field with an evening sky; lists three lodge names.

Recess Inn Bed & Breakfast

203 E. Main Street

Ethel, MO 63539

Phone: (660) 500-1313

Website: https://www.therecessinn.com/


Step back in time and unwind at our charming bed and breakfast in a beautifully restored schoolhouse, in the village of Ethel, 10 miles north of Highway 36 from New Cambria. Here, the echoes of the past blend with the comfort of today, offering you a nostalgic retreat filled with warmth, rest, and relaxation. Our country inn is equipped with thoughtful amenities to ensure an enjoyable and memorable stay. Enjoy features such as cozy interiors, scenic views, free WiFi, offline pastimes, local merchandise, and friendly staff that cater to your needs. With four spacious bedrooms, ensuites, library, kitchen and dining room, the Recess Inn is Perfect for reunions, hobby groups, family trips, and restful getaways. The BNSF Railway line runs through Ethel, where train watchers can see up to 120 trains per day.


Brick building with white trim, a red door, and a sign that reads

Shelmadine Outfitters and Event Center

24467 Old Hwy 36

Bevier, MO 63532

Phone: (660) 349-8568

Website: https://www.facebook.com/shelmadineoutfitters/


Wedding party: Bride in white dress, bridesmaids in blue gowns, groomsmen in gray suits, posing in a rustic venue.

Young’s Lodge on the Chariton

25331 Echo Avenue

Callao, MO 63534

Phone: (660) 768-5654

Website: https://www.youngslodge.com/


Young’s Lodge is a fully functional historic lodge located on 320 gorgeous acres that border the Chariton River. It is spacious enough for large parties, corporate events, and retreats, and it also includes private rooms for a quiet getaway. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time when exploring our historic Callao lodge and accommodations.


The Lodge offers gracious, state-of-the-art accommodations for up to 10 guests. The Young’s Lodge Event Center offers modern style, premium service, and contemporary flair, and is designed to accommodate a range of functions.


Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor cooking, shooting sports, hiking, or you are just getting into the great outdoors, we've got it all. This stunning location is loaded with natural features that provide an intimate connection the moment you enter the property. 

White barn building with a covered entrance, a black roof, and an arched window.

Hotels and Motels


America’s Best Value Inn

28933 Sunset Drive

Macon, MO 63552 

Phone: (660) 385-2125

Website: www.americasbestvalueinn.com


Comfort Inn

182 N Missouri St.

Macon, MO 63552

Phone: (660) 395-8000

Website: www.comfortinn.com.hotel/MO184

Super 8

203 E Briggs Drive

Macon, MO 63552

Phone: (660) 385-5788


Travelier Motel

201 E Briggs Drive

Macon, MO 63552

Phone: (660) 385-2102

Website: https://www.oyorooms.com/us/299096/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=US_MACO001

Camping & RV Parks


Long Branch State Park Campground

28615 Visitor Center Road

Macon, MO 63552

Phone: (660) 773-5229 (closed for the 2026 season)


Shoemaker's RV Park

955 North Macon Street 

Bevier, MO 63532

Phone: (660) 773-5313 


Macon County Park 

Hwy 63 South

Macon, MO  63532

Short-Term Rentals