Osage Bluff
Osage Bluff Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.
Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating.
Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.
This campground offers 41 sites with 30-amp electric hookups, along with 20 primitive sites without hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, marina and boat ramp.
Notifications and Alerts
Shoulder Season Camping - Campsites will remain available on a first come first serve basis until November 30th. The campground will be closed for the months of December, January, and February. On March 1, 2021 they will re-open and sites will be available again on a first come first serve basis. Instructions for how to pay for your site and prices will be in the bulletin board at the park booth.
Need to Know
- 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.*
Natural Features
Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area.
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months.
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.
Recreation
Osage Bluff is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.
Osage Bluff Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests.
Contact Information
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17671 Osage Bluff Rd. WARSAW MO 65355-9603
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 660-438-3873
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Highway 83, travel about a mile on Osage Bluff Road. Follow signs into park.
Available Campsites
- Site 18, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 64, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 54, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 65, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 57, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 62, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 42, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 56, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 61, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop OBLU, Type Standard Nonelectric
