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.

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.
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.

Shelmadine Outfitters and Event Center
24467 Old Hwy 36
Bevier, MO 63532
Phone: (660) 349-8568
Website: https://www.facebook.com/shelmadineoutfitters/

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.

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
- VRBO in Macon County: https://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/missouri/macon-county
- Airbnb's in Macon County: https://www.airbnb.com/macon-county-mo/stays

