Thorny Ridge at Harry S Truman State Park is situated near a lake with rolling hills and dense forests. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Harry S Truman Reservoir and enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking trails.

There are 42 basic campsites in Thorny Ridge. The pads are between 47 and 60 feet in length and the four family sites have an extra pad between 52 and 55 feet long and an additional electric hookup. You will be close to the lake no matter which site you choose at Thorny Ridge because this campground is on a peninsula that juts right out onto the water. In fact, the boat ramp is at the end of the road by campsite 157. There is a parking lot at the boat ramp large enough to accommodate a trailer as well as an RV for the day while you take your boat out for the day. You will find the shower house, restrooms, and laundry facilities right in the middle of the campsite by the camp host site 166. The water, showers, and RV dump station are turned off during the off-season so bring your own water during that time. Pets are welcome but they have to be on a leash or restrained at all times.

Thorny Ridge — Harry S Truman State Park

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Thorny ridge has a great variety of sites.  Most a relatively secluded, but there's a few right on top of each other. Thorny Ridge is more than just a name, watch out for thorny branches especially with kids and pups. Lots of sites have direct water access and great shade. 

Drove in on Friday afternoon and had our pick of Thorny Ridge

Nothing to dislike about the campground. Lots of amenities. Well spaced sites. 

Beautiful camp

If ticks bother you this may not be your best choice. We had them dropping onto us at the picnic table. Otherwise, it's a really nice state park with lots of sites, as cheap as $15 if you don't need hookups. There are 3 shower houses, all free, but I can imagine a lineup if the campground is busy. We had our pick of spots in early May. The bassholes start trying to prove they have the fastest boat around 5:30 am though, so no sleeping in.

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