Thibaut Point
Thibaut Point 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 park offers family and group campsites with and without electric hookups. Two day-use group picnic shelters with lights and electric outlets are also available, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions.
This campground offers 44 sites total. 39 of the sites have 50-amp electric hookups and water hookups; along with 5 primitive sites.
Group camp A offers 19, 30-amp electric hookup sites along with a centrally located pavilion for gathering. Group camp C is all primitive with plenty of flat areas for tents. It also has a pavilion for gathering and a large fire pit.
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, and a boat ramp. A nice, sandy beach offers additional recreation opportunity.
Notifications and Alerts
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.
Need to Know
- Day-use fees are required if using the beach or boat ramp
- 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
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.
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
Thibaut Point offers great opportunities to get out on the water. Boating and swimming are popular activities.
The park 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.
Contact Information
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26773 Georgetown Ave WARSAW MO 65355-9603
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 660-428-2470
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Highway 65, take Highway T west for 3 miles. Turn south on Georgetown Ave and follow for a mile, following signs into the park.
Available Campsites
- Site B09, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B12, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B14, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A01, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A21, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site DS2, Loop BRAM, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site B10, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B13, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A22, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A26, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B07, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B11, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site GSA, Loop A, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site B05, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A24, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A27, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site DS1, Loop BROA, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site A30, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B08, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B03, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A23, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B04, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B01, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site PRC, Loop C, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B02, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A25, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B06, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
