Established Camping
Berry Bend
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Harry S. Truman Lake
Overview
Berry Bend Campground sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating.Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.
Recreation
Berry Bend Area is an excellent fishing location. 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 100 campsites, year round campground offers two loops, B and C Loop. B loop consists of 7 campsites that are very spacious with full hook-ups including 50-amp electricity, water, and sewage. 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 93 sites with 30-amp electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, and a dump station.A boat ramp and playgrounds offer additional recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
Harry S Truman Reservoir lies among the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozark Plateau. Mature hardwoods of Oak and Hickory with cedar trees mixed in cover the area.__ Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park.__ An abundance of fish such as crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, blue and channel catfish can also be found in Harry S Truman Reservoir. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat.__
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Quiet
This review should have gone under Berry Bend Campground. If fishing boating of all types is your thing this is it. This. Is a very large campground very well maintained. Showers flush toilets and pit.
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Great family campground
This is a great family campground!!! It’s not nearly as busy as the state park which is awesome!!
Great Family Camping
Nice spacious spots, lake views, friendly campers. Great Hosts! Clean and well maintained. Our favorite spot for camping at Truman Lake. Close to boat launch. Great fishing, lake is accessible from many sites.
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Location
Berry Bend is located in Missouri
Directions
From Z Highway, travel approximately 2 miles south on the Berry Bend Access Road.
Address
33134 Berry Bend Ave.
Warsaw, MO 65355
Coordinates
38.1997222 N
93.51 W