Poague Campsite #3 sits on open terrain along the lake at Truman Lake Wildlife Area outside Clinton, Missouri, managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service at no cost. Drive-in access makes it straightforward to reach. The site has cell service and gives access to fishing and kayaking directly from the water's edge. Nearby numbered sites including Poague Campsite #4 follow a similar layout along the same shoreline, making this area worth considering for camping near Clinton without spending a night indoors.
Description
• Camping is permitted in posted parking lots. • No littering. • No fireworks. • No open fires except in areas designated open to camping. • No free-running pets. Dogs must be leashed or confined when not being used for hunting. • Motor vehicles are restricted to graveled roadways and parking areas. • Destroying, cutting or removing vegetation is prohibited. Nuts, berries, fruits, edible wild greens and mushrooms may be taken only for personal consumption. • No target shooting allowed. • Trail and game cameras are prohibited.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPoague Campsite #3 is located in Missouri near Clinton
Coordinates
38.40899583357211 N
93.84156817854073 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 26 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 30 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 49 min from Columbia, MO
