Overview

Facilities

Long Shoal campground offers 44 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, 38 sites with 30-amp electric hookups, 12 primitive sites, and 1 reservable day-use group shelter.

Recreation opportunities in the park include a boat ramp, picnic shelter, playground, swimming beach and marina.

Natural Features

Harry S Truman Reservoir lies among the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozark Plateau. Mature hardwoods of Oak and Hickory with cedar trees mixed in cover the area. 

Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park. 

An abundance of fish such as crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, blue and channel catfish can also be found in Harry S Truman Reservoir. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat. 

Recreation

Longshoal is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.

Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests.

A sandy beach makes the area perfect for families.

Nearby Attractions

The 950 miles of shoreline around Truman Lake provide plentiful opportunities for fun in the outdoors. Many parks surround the lake, including Harry S. Truman State Park.


The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center sits atop Kaysinger Bluff and provides a spectacular view of the dam and reservoir. Exhibits provide information about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles and turkey vultures are commonly seen from the observation deck.

Longshoal Marina 

Important Notices

• Click here for more information about Truman Lake

• Help stop the spread of the invasive zebra mussel by draining all water from equipment and discarding live bait before leaving the park
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Campers must have permit before camping. Available at park booth. *There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents or 3 tents per camp pad.* All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only. This park requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends and 2 night minimum stay on weekends.*

Notifications and Alerts

• CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY FOR ALL HARRY S. TRUMAN LAKE RESERVATIONS

• Campers, after 14 days camping on one campsite, must vacate the campground for a minimum of 24 hours. This includes all belongings.

  Campers must have a working mode of transportation available.

• Even though camping is by reservation only, all campers are required to check in at the park booth to pick up vehicle hang tags. Booth hours are posted, so please check in as soon as possible after arrival.

Available Activities

• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Hunting - Hunting
• Swimming - Swimming

Directions

From Warsaw, Missouri, take Highway 7 for about 8 miles northwest. Follow signs into the campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 660-438-2342

Rental Options

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