Can you reserve a site at Long Shoal?

Yes, Long Shoal is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Long Shoal have?

97 sites in total, of which 95 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Long Shoal?

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

Are pets allowed at Long Shoal?

Yes, pets are allowed at Long Shoal.

Are campfires allowed at Long Shoal?

Campfires are allowed at Long Shoal. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Long Shoal, Missouri — 95 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Longshoal Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.

Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating.

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

Recreation

Longshoal is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.

Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests.

A sandy beach makes the area perfect for families.

Facilities

Long Shoal campground offers 44 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, 38 sites with 30-amp electric hookups, 12 primitive sites, and 1 reservable day-use group shelter.

Recreation opportunities in the park include a boat ramp, picnic shelter, playground, swimming beach and marina.

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.

Longshoal Marina

The facts

95 bookable sites
97 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
6 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 103 ft
Up to 48 people per site
Loops: DUSE, LSHO

Site types

82 Standard Electric
12 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management
1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

97 campsites at Long Shoal

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	DUSE	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	48	♿ 🐾
001	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
002	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
003	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
004	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
005	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	10	♿ 🐾
006	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
007	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
008	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
009	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
010	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
011	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
012	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
013	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
014	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
015	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
016	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	10	🐾
017	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
018	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
019	LSHO	Management	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	10	🐾
020	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
021	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
022	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
023	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
026	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
028	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
029	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
031	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
032	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	10	♿ 🐾
033	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
035	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
037	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
039	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	56 ft	10	♿ 🐾
040	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
042	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
043	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
044	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
045	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
046	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
047	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
048	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
049	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
050	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
051	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
052	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
053	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
054	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
056	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
057	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
058	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
059	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
060	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
061	LSHO	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	100 ft	10	🐾
062	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
063	LSHO	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	80 ft	10	🐾
064	LSHO	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	103 ft	10	🐾
065	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
066	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
067	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
068	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	10	🐾
069	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
070	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
071	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
073	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
074	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
075	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
076	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	58 ft	10	♿ 🐾
077	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
078	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
080	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
081	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
082	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	10	🐾
083	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
097	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
098	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
099	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
100	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
101	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
102	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
103	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
104	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
105	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
106	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
107	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
108	LSHO	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
111	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
112	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
113	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
114	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
115	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	10	🐾
116	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
117	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
118	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
120	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
121	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
122	LSHO	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
123	LSHO	Management	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Warsaw, Missouri, take Highway 7 for about 8 miles northwest. Follow signs into the campground.

38.27611, -93.46972 · 38°16'34.0"N 93°28'11.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

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, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Common questions about Long Shoal

Can you reserve a site at Long Shoal?: Yes, Long Shoal is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Long Shoal have?: 97 sites in total, of which 95 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Long Shoal?: 103 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Long Shoal?: Yes, pets are allowed at Long Shoal.
Does Long Shoal have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Long Shoal?: Campfires are allowed at Long Shoal. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Long Shoal

Shawnee Bend 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bledsoe Ferry 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thibaut Point 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berry Bend 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Osage Bluff 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bucksaw 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sparrowfoot 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bledsoe Ferry Boat Ramp 4.1 mi · Activity pass
Berry Bend Boat Ramp 5.7 mi · Activity pass
Windsor Crossing Boat Ramp 7.3 mi · Activity pass
Osage Bluff Boat Ramp 8.2 mi · Activity pass
Fairfield Boat Ramp 9.9 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 660-438-2342
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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