Can you reserve a site at Thibaut Point?

Yes, Thibaut Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Thibaut Point?

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

Are pets allowed at Thibaut Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Thibaut Point.

Are campfires allowed at Thibaut Point?

Campfires are allowed at Thibaut Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Thibaut Point, Missouri — 48 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Thibaut Point 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

Thibaut Point offers great opportunities to get out on the water. Boating and swimming are popular activities.

The park 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.

Facilities

This park offers family and group campsites with and without electric hookups. Two day-use group picnic shelters with lights and electric outlets are also available, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions.

This campground offers 44 sites total. 39 of the sites are 50-amp with water, and 5 sites are primitive.

Group camp A offers 19, 30-amp sites along with a centrally located pavilion for gathering. Group camp C is all primitive with plenty of flat areas for tents. It also has a pavilion for gathering and a large fire pit.

Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, playground, basketball goal, dump station, swimming beach, and a 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.

The facts

48 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
8 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 68 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: A, B, BRAM, BROA, C

Site types

39 Standard Electric
5 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Shelter Electric
1 Group Standard Electric
1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

48 campsites at Thibaut Point

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A01	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	10	♿ 🐾
A02	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	55 ft	10	♿ 🐾
A03	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	68 ft	10	♿ 🐾
A04	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A05	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
A06	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
A07	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
A08	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A09	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
A10	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	10	🐾
A11	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
A12	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A13	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A14	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
A15	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A16	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A17	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	10	🐾
A18	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A19	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	52 ft	10	♿ 🐾
A20	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	🐾
A21	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A22	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A23	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
A24	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
A25	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
A26	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
A27	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
A28	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
A29	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	10	🐾
A30	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	10	🐾
GSA	A	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	100	♿ 🐾
B01	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B02	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B03	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B04	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B05	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	10	♿ 🐾
B06	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B07	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B08	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B09	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B10	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B11	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B12	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B13	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
B14	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
DS2	BRAM	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	60 ft	64	♿ 🐾
DS1	BROA	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	60 ft	64	🐾
PRC	C	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	100	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Highway 65, take Highway T west for 3 miles. Turn south on Georgetown Ave and follow for a mile, following signs into the park.

38.29639, -93.39639 · 38°17'47.0"N 93°23'47.0"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, 2.7 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 Thibaut Point

Can you reserve a site at Thibaut Point?: Yes, Thibaut Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Thibaut Point have?: 48 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Thibaut Point?: 68 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Thibaut Point?: Yes, pets are allowed at Thibaut Point.
Does Thibaut Point have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Thibaut Point?: Campfires are allowed at Thibaut Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Thibaut Point

Bledsoe Ferry 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shawnee Bend 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Shoal 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Osage Bluff 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berry Bend 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bucksaw 11.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sparrowfoot 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bledsoe Ferry Boat Ramp 2.4 mi · Activity pass
Osage Bluff Boat Ramp 8.1 mi · Activity pass
Berry Bend Boat Ramp 9 mi · Activity pass
Windsor Crossing Boat Ramp 9.3 mi · Activity pass
Fairfield Boat Ramp 10.7 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 660-428-2470
Book Recreation.gov

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

Thibaut Point