Overview

Facilities

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 are 50-amp with water, and 5 sites are primitive. 

Group camp A offers 19, 30-amp 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, playground, basketball goal, dump station, swimming beach, and a boat ramp.

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

Nearby Attractions

Important Notices

• 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.*

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

• Swimming Site - Swimming Site
• Fish Hatchery - Fish Hatchery
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Hunting - Hunting

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 660-428-2470

Rental Options

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