Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri

Long Shoal

Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri, United States

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Sites
97
Hookups
82 electric, 46 with water, 13 no hookups
Season
March 1 to November 30
Max RV length
103 ft
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
722 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 3
Cell coverage
Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Harry S. Truman Lake
Nearest town
WARSAW
Address
12733 Longshoal Park Rd, WARSAW, MO, 65355
Phone
660-438-2342
Activities
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming

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About

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

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January40°26°1°62°11 of 11
February47°28°-13°72°9 of 11
March59°40°13°80°6 of 11
April69°48°32°85°0 of 11
May78°61°46°87°0 of 11
June89°70°56°98°0 of 11
July90°73°66°99°0 of 11
August87°72°63°99°0 of 11
September85°66°56°96°0 of 11
October67°51°33°86°0 of 10
November58°42°14°75°5 of 10
December47°33°13°73°8 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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