Camping areas around Lowry City, Missouri feature tree-lined shorelines along Truman Lake and Pomme de Terre Lake at elevations between 700-900 feet. The region maintains warm summers with highs averaging 85-92°F, while thunderstorms occur frequently between May and August. Most campgrounds maintain open sites year-round, though seasonal water shutoffs typically happen from November through March.
What to do
**Fishing spots: Connect with local anglers at COE Harry S Truman Reservoir Long Shoal Park where sites sit close to prime fishing locations. "Flat level gravel site with plenty of space to spread out with an amazing view of Truman Lake and Long Shoal Marina. Lakeside site with view of the open sky," notes Dan & Penny F.
**Kayaking routes: Paddle the shoreline trails at Stockton State Park Campground where marked water routes help navigation. "Great kayak trails on the lake...beautiful clean swimming beaches," shares a camper. Another visitor adds they have "pontoons, kayaks and canoes for rent at the marina."
**Biking opportunities: Find level terrain ideal for family rides at Knob Noster State Park, about an hour north of Lowry City. "A great park for the grandkids to ride their new bikes on the level smooth campground road in safety," describes John J., highlighting the cycling-friendly nature of the park's layout.
What campers like
**Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing at Sparrowfoot, where privacy comes standard. "Sites were spacious with 50 Amp hook ups. Some sites had been receantly redone, new grass, rock pads and elec pedestals," reports Jay M. Another visitor noted, "Huge sites, brand new poswer poles, shaded, amd well patrolled for am extra feeling of safety."
**Clean facilities: Regular maintenance impresses guests at Knob Noster State Park Campground. "Bathhouse was very clean. Would come back," states Nicole B. Another camper describes, "Showers were clean and water was hot. Showers had good water pressure."
**Lake access: Direct water entry points make glamping in Lowry City, Missouri area convenient for swimmers. "Loop A is much quieter with fewer guests. A17,18,19 are very close to a little walkway that goes down to the lake," explains Devin M. about Sparrowfoot's layout. Another visitor notes, "The campground was clean and everyone was nice. It did get a little rowdy on the weekend but folks respected the quiet hours."
What you should know
**Seasonal considerations: Water levels fluctuate at Berry Bend - Harry S. Truman Lake, affecting camping conditions. "This was our go to campground for years. But the last few times have been subpar. Dirty campsites. Old flood debris in some site next to water," notes Will E., suggesting camping outside flood season.
**Limited cell service: Connectivity varies widely between campgrounds. "In the A amd B loops, very minimal cell service and very little opportunity to stream on the TVs," reports Russ G. about Sparrowfoot. Another camper specifies, "I had excellent T-Mobile 5G service" at site B46.
**Wildlife encounters: Prepare for various animals around your luxury camping site. "Raccoon have taken over the park...About 40 in my camp the whole week making us scared," reports Angela D. at Knob Noster. At Sparrowfoot, "coyotes are getting close" was noted by one evening camper, suggesting proper food storage is essential.
Tips for camping with families
**Playground access: Select sites near recreation areas at Pittsburg Area Campground for convenient play options. "W stayed here over the 4th of July holiday, at the Pittsburg campground at the state park. Loop 3 campsite 317. I loved the trail to the lake! The swimming beach was amazing," shares Rebecca R.
**Swimming beaches: Choose campgrounds with designated swimming areas for safer water play. "Great fishing and great campsites! This has become our favorite family campground. The sites on the lake are awesome and large. The showers are clean and private," notes Tiffany H.
**Tent site selection: Evaluate ground conditions when tent camping. "The site was on quite an incline & there were lots of rocks under our tent. I would not recommend this site," warns Jessica B. about her experience at Pittsburg Area Campground, underscoring the importance of careful site selection.
Tips from RVers
**Hookup availability: Verify service levels before booking at Deer Run RV Park & Campground. "Kinda backwoods and could definitely use some updating but pleasant all the same," notes Nicole S., while acknowledging the value: "full hookups for $15 per night."
**Dump station locations: Plan ahead for waste disposal. "Dump station is about 3 minutes away," notes a Sparrowfoot camper, while others mention convenient trash collection. At Stockton State Park, a camper notes "Dump & fresh water were near by," making service runs efficient.
**Water pressure considerations: Water systems vary between locations in the Lowry City glamping area. "Water pressure is great, electrical is fine," reports a camper at Sparrowfoot, while another noted having to use "onboard water" at Knob Noster when taking non-electric sites.
