Sparrowfoot
Campground · Missouri · 85 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Harry Truman Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 85
- Bookable sites
- 91 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 48
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 726 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sparrowfoot Campground is situated on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.
Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and boating.
Recreation
Sparrowfoot is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.
Facilities
This campground offers 83 sites--56 of those have 50-amp and water, and 27 sites are 30-amp. Two day-use group picnic shelters are also available, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, playground, a dump station and boat ramp.
Natural Features
A mosaic of hardwood forests and grasslands covers the area's rolling hills. Rocky bluffs extend into the lake.
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
Katy Trail State Park, the nation's longest rails-to-trails project, is nearby. This unique park stretches from Clinton to Machens, with dozens of trailheads in between. Biking and hiking are allowed on the entire length of the trail, and horses are allowed from Clinton to Sedalia.The facts
- 85 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 91 ft
- Up to 48 people per site
- Loops: A, B, DUSE
Site types
- 83 Standard Electric
- 2 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
85 campsites at Sparrowfoot
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A02 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A03 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A04 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A06 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A07 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A08 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 62 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A09 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A10 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A11 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 61 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A13 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A14 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A15 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A16 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A17 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A18 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A19 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A20 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A21 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A22 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 72 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A24 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A26 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 71 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A27 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 91 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A28 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A29 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A30 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A31 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A32 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A33 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A34 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A35 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A36 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A37 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 61 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A38 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 61 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A39 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A40 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A41 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A42 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A43 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A44 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A45 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A47 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A49 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A50 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 88 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A52 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A54 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A55 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A56 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A57 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A58 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A59 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A60 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A61 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A62 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A63 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| A64 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 63 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B01 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 64 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B02 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B03 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B04 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B05 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B06 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B07 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B08 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B09 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B10 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B11 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B12 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B14 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B15 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B17 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B18 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B19 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B39 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B40 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B41 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 10 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B42 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B43 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B44 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B45 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 59 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B46 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B47 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| B48 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 01 | DUSE | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 48 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | DUSE | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | 60 ft | 48 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
38.29639, -93.72639 · 38°17'47.0"N 93°43'35.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 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 Sparrowfoot
- Can you reserve a site at Sparrowfoot?
- Yes, Sparrowfoot is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sparrowfoot have?
- 85 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Sparrowfoot?
- 91 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Sparrowfoot?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sparrowfoot.
- Does Sparrowfoot have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Sparrowfoot?
- Campfires are allowed at Sparrowfoot. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Sparrowfoot
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- Sparrowfoot Boat Ramp 1 mi · Activity pass
- Windsor Crossing Boat Ramp 11 mi · Activity pass
- Berry Bend Boat Ramp 13.6 mi · Activity pass
- Bledsoe Ferry Boat Ramp 18.1 mi · Activity pass
- Fairfield Boat Ramp 20.3 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Phone 660-885-7546
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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