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The Best Tent Camping in Missouri

Searching for the perfect place to pitch your tent near Harry S. Truman Lake? You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. Whether you're looking for a quiet, dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Harry S. Truman Lake

The Best Tent Camping Near Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri

## Overview

Osage Bluff 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](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/truman/tour1.html) for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.

## Recreation

Osage Bluff 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.  
  
  
  
Osage Bluff Marina is located next to the park, offering convenient boat services for guests.

## Facilities

This campground offers **41** sites with 30-amp electric hookups, along with **20** primitive sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, marina and boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area.   
  
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months. 

## 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.

[Osage Bluff Marina](https://www.osagebluff.com/)

Osage Bluff

Berry Bend Campground 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. Recreation Berry Bend Area 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. Several miles of trails are available for hikers and horses within Berry Bend. The Park Trail is a 2.5 mile trail that is a great hike for beginners and those wanting to explore the area. The West Trail is approximately 10 miles and traverses many steep ridges and valleys, while the East Trail is approximately 16 miles and is somewhat more level and overlooks the lake in several areas. Both the West and the East trails have cut through trails for riders that dont wish to go the entire route. Facilities This large, year round campground offers two loops. B loop consists of eight campsites. B1 is a primitive site and the rest are very spacious with full hook-ups including 50 amp electricity, water and sewer. There is a flush toilet in the B loop but no showers. Campers needing shower facilities must use the shower house in the C Loop. C Loop offers 110 sites with 30 amp electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A boat ramp, playgrounds and sand beach offer additional recreation opportunities. Natural Features Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area. 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. ADA Access: N

Berry Bend

## Overview

Longshoal 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](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/truman/tour1.html) for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.

## Recreation

Longshoal 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. Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests. A sandy beach makes the area perfect for families.

## Facilities

This campground offers **22** sites with 30-amp electric hookups and water hookups, and **60** sites with 30-amp electric hookups. There is also **12** primitive sites. A day-use group shelter is available at this campground.   
  
  
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, marina and boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area.  
  
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months. 

## 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.

[Longshoal Marina](http://www.longshoalmarina.com/)

Longshoal

## Overview

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](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/truman/tour1.html) for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.

## 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.

## 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 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.

## Natural Features

Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area, providing good shade in the campground.   
  
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months. 

## 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.

Thibaut Point

## Overview

Sparrowfoot Campground is situated on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.   
  
  
  
Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and boating.  


## Recreation

Sparrowfoot 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.

## Facilities

This campground offers **83** sites, **56** of those include 50-amp electric hookups and water hookups; along with **27** sites with 30-amp electric hookups. Two day-use group picnic shelters are also available, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions.   
  
  
  
Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, playground, a dump station and boat ramp.

## Natural Features

A mosaic of hardwood forests and grasslands covers the area's rolling hills. Rocky bluffs extend into the lake.   
  
Wildlife is abundant in and around Sparrowfoot. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months. 

## Nearby Attractions

Katy Trail State Park, the nation's longest rails-to-trails project, is nearby. This unique park stretches from Clinton to Machens, with dozens of trailheads in between. Biking and hiking are allowed on the entire length of the trail, and horses are allowed from Clinton to Sedalia.

Sparrowfoot

This recreation area is part of Harry S. Truman Lake

Missouri Deptartment of Natural Resources

## Overview

Bledsoe Ferry 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](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/truman/tour1.html) for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.

#### Natural Features:

Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area.

#### 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 Dam Experience," a huge annual fireworks display shot from the Truman Dam.

#### 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. 

#### 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.

Bledsoe Ferry

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