Can you reserve a site at Osage Bluff?

Yes, Osage Bluff is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Osage Bluff?

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

Are pets allowed at Osage Bluff?

Yes, pets are allowed at Osage Bluff.

Are campfires allowed at Osage Bluff?

Campfires are allowed at Osage Bluff. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Osage Bluff, Missouri — 60 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Osage Bluff 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

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

Osage Bluff Marina is located next to the park, offering convenient boat services for guests.

Facilities

This campground offers 25 sites with 50-amp and water, 7 sites with 50-amp, 24 sites with 30-amp, and 4 primitive sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, dump station, playground, marina and boat ramp.

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.

Osage Bluff Marina

The facts

60 bookable sites
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: OBLU

Site types

56 Standard Electric
4 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

60 campsites at Osage Bluff

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	10	🐾
02	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	10	🐾
03	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
04	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
05	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	♿ 🐾
06	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
07	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
08	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
09	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	10	🐾
10	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	10	🐾
11	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
12	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
13	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
14	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	10	🐾
15	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	10	🐾
16	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	73 ft	10	🐾
17	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
18	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
19	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	10	🐾
20	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	10	🐾
21	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	10	🐾
22	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	68 ft	10	🐾
24	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	10	🐾
25	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	10	🐾
26	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
27	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	10	♿ 🐾
28	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	39 ft	10	🐾
29	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	10	🐾
30	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	64 ft	10	🐾
31	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	10	♿ 🐾
32	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	10	🐾
33	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
34	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	10	🐾
35	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
36	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	69 ft	10	🐾
37	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
39	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	10	🐾
41	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
42	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
45	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	73 ft	10	🐾
46	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
48	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	10	🐾
49	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	44 ft	10	🐾
50	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
51	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	10	🐾
53	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
54	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	47 ft	10	🐾
55	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	10	🐾
56	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	74 ft	10	🐾
57	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	67 ft	10	🐾
58	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	10	🐾
59	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
60	OBLU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
61	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
62	OBLU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	🐾
63	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
64	OBLU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
65	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	10	🐾
66	OBLU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	56 ft	10	♿ 🐾
68	OBLU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Highway 83, travel about a mile on Osage Bluff Road. Follow signs into park.

38.19056, -93.39333 · 38°11'26.0"N 93°23'36.0"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, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Common questions about Osage Bluff

Can you reserve a site at Osage Bluff?: Yes, Osage Bluff is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Osage Bluff have?: 60 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Osage Bluff?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Osage Bluff?: Yes, pets are allowed at Osage Bluff.
Does Osage Bluff have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Osage Bluff?: Campfires are allowed at Osage Bluff. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Osage Bluff

Bledsoe Ferry 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shawnee Bend 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berry Bend 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Shoal 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thibaut Point 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bucksaw 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sparrowfoot 19.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Osage Bluff Boat Ramp 1.1 mi · Activity pass
Fairfield Boat Ramp 3.5 mi · Activity pass
Bledsoe Ferry Boat Ramp 4.9 mi · Activity pass
Berry Bend Boat Ramp 6.2 mi · Activity pass
Windsor Crossing Boat Ramp 14.6 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 660-438-3873
Book Recreation.gov

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

Osage Bluff