Can you reserve a site at Bledsoe Ferry?

Yes, Bledsoe Ferry is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bledsoe Ferry?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bledsoe Ferry?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bledsoe Ferry.

Bledsoe Ferry, Missouri — 4 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bledsoe Ferry Park sits below Harry S. Truman Dam in the hills of western Missouri.

Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating.

Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.

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 Harry S Truman Dam and one of the few Class A Visitor Centers.

Facilities

This year-round day-use area contains four large picnic shelters. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, an accessible boat ramp and fishing docks.

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.

The facts

4 bookable sites
4 sites for day use only
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 48 people per site
Loops: BFEW

Site types

4 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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4 campsites at Bledsoe Ferry

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
1	BFEW	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	Riverfront	60 ft	48	♿ 🐾
2	BFEW	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	—	60 ft	48	♿ 🐾
3	BFEW	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	—	60 ft	48	♿ 🐾
4	BFEW	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	—	—	60 ft	30	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Highway 7, travel north on the Dam Access Road for 2 miles and follow signs to the day-use area.

38.26194, -93.39778 · 38°15'43.0"N 93°23'52.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	47	57	68	76	85	90	89	82	70	57	46
Low °F	22	25	34	44	55	65	69	67	59	46	36	27
Precip in	1.8	2.1	3.0	4.6	5.5	5.2	4.7	4.0	4.1	3.5	3.1	2.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bledsoe Ferry

Can you reserve a site at Bledsoe Ferry?: Yes, Bledsoe Ferry is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bledsoe Ferry have?: 4 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bledsoe Ferry?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bledsoe Ferry?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bledsoe Ferry.

Camping near Bledsoe Ferry

Shawnee Bend 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thibaut Point 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Shoal 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Osage Bluff 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berry Bend 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bucksaw 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sparrowfoot 18 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bledsoe Ferry Boat Ramp 0.1 mi · Activity pass
Osage Bluff Boat Ramp 5.7 mi · Activity pass
Berry Bend Boat Ramp 7.4 mi · Activity pass
Fairfield Boat Ramp 8.3 mi · Activity pass
Windsor Crossing Boat Ramp 10.6 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 660-438-7317
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Bledsoe Ferry