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Bledsoe Ferry

Bledsoe Ferry is located near Harry S. Truman Lake in Missouri, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and wooded areas. The weather in this region typically sees highs around 90°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Harry S. Truman State Park and the Warsaw Riverfront, offering opportunities for hiking and enjoying the lake.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Harry S. Truman Lake

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.

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Location

Bledsoe Ferry is located in Missouri

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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

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