Fishing and kayaking opportunities draw campers to Bledsoe Ferry, an Army Corps of Engineers campground within the forested Harry Truman Recreation Area. The drive-in facility accommodates RVs up to 60 feet and allows pets. Sites cost $30 per night and provide access to both river and lake waters for paddling and angling.
Located near Warsaw, the campground serves as a base for exploring campgrounds around Harry Truman Recreation Area. The wooded setting offers shade while maintaining proximity to water activities. RV campers with larger rigs will find the 60-foot maximum length accommodating for most setups.
Description
Overview
Bledsoe Ferry Park sits below Harry S. Truman Dam in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.
Recreation
Bledsoe Ferry 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.The park also offers an excellent location to view the Harry S Truman Dam and one of the few Class A Visitor Centers.
Facilities
This year-round day-use area contains four group picnic shelters. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, an accessible boat ramp and fishing dock.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBledsoe Ferry is located in Missouri near Warsaw
Directions
From Highway 7, travel north on the Dam Access Road for 2 miles and follow signs to the day-use area.
Address
Truman Dam Access Rd.
Warsaw, MO 65355
Coordinates
38.2619444 N
93.3977778 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 28 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 28 min from Columbia, MO
- 1 hr 39 min from Kansas City, MO
