Cabin rentals near Harry S. Truman Lake provide waterfront access to over 55,000 acres of water with 958 miles of shoreline. Most cabin accommodations cluster around the Warsaw and Clinton areas where water levels can fluctuate 20-30 feet seasonally, affecting boat ramp and dock access. Winter temperatures typically range from 20-40°F while summer months consistently reach 85-95°F with high humidity.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Truman Lake offers excellent crappie and bass fishing year-round. Little Niangua Campground provides both camping and floating trips on nearby waterways. "Loved camping there and floating down the river! Will continue to camp here in the future!" reports one visitor.
Water activities: Kayak rentals are available at several locations during summer months. Pittsburg Park Campground visitors enjoy direct lake access. "A small marina with rentals and fishing docks is just across the street. They serve normal pub food and were very happy to serve," notes one camper who visited during high water periods.
Hiking trails: The 3-mile trail at Pittsburg Area offers views overlooking the lake. According to a visitor, "It goes out to a point overlooking all of the park and most of Pomme De Terre Lake." Another camper adds that there are "Lots of fun for the family."
What campers like
Private lake access: Many cabin sites feature personal water access. Arrowhead Point RV Park & Cabins receives praise for its tranquil setting: "Pleasant, quiet, and friendly experience." Another visitor describes it as "Off the beaten path, quiet, we love it!"
Clean facilities: Restrooms and shower houses remain well-maintained even during peak season. A Cozy Corner RV Park visitor notes, "This park is privately owned. It has a very nice in ground pool along with a storm shelter which gives piece of mind in crazy Missouri weather."
Swimming options: Multiple swimming beaches and pools are available throughout the area. At Knob Noster State Park Campground, a visitor reports, "There are a couple of small lakes, one of which has kayak rentals. Several hiking trails."
What you should know
Seasonal flooding: Water levels can rise significantly, affecting campsite availability. "We arrived to find that the normal lake level had risen from 830 ft to 860+. needless to say almost all lakeside campgrounds were closed," reported one Pittsburg Park visitor, who added that the park relocated them at no additional fee.
Wildlife encounters: Raccoons are active in several parks. "Raccoons have taken over the park... About 40 in my camp the whole week making us scared," warns one visitor to Knob Noster State Park.
Weather preparedness: Storm shelters are available at some cabin locations. Cozy Corner RV Park provides "a storm shelter which gives piece of mind in crazy Missouri weather." One visitor noted they were "able to see the bathrooms" due to street lights during late-night arrivals.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming beaches: Several campgrounds offer dedicated swimming areas for children. A visitor to Pittsburg Park Campground remarked, "The state park has its own swimming beach" and "a nice playground, camp store with onsite storage available for campers or boats."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. "This park is awesome. The sites on the lake are awesome and large. The showers are clean and private. Fishing is great! My kids love it too!" shared a Pittsburg Area Campground visitor.
Bug protection: Insect repellent is essential, particularly near wooded sites. "You're in the woods so take bug spray," advises a Pomme de Terre State Park visitor who stayed in the Pittsburgh Area Campground, adding that they appreciated the "secluded spots" where "spaces are not stacked on top of each other."
Tips from RVers
Level concrete pads: Many cabin sites feature well-maintained surfaces. A visitor to Pittsburg Area Campground notes, "Level paved lots to choose from. Fire rings and covered picnic tables. Lots of shade."
Site selection strategy: Choose sites based on specific needs. At Cozy Corner RV Park, a visitor advises, "Shade seems to be scarce at a lot of the sites (all are full hook up I believe)." When staying at Knob Noster, another camper suggests, "If I came again I would choose another site," after discovering their site was "adjacent to a fenced off sewer lagoon which did emit slight odor."
Utility connections: Hook-up options vary between parks. Arrowhead Point RV Park offers "Level sites with full hookups. 30,50 amp, water, sewer on every site." At Pittsburg Park Campground, one visitor notes electric-only connections: "The only negative is there is electric only, no water. But there was a hydrant across the street that allowed us to fill our tank!"
