Longshoal

Summary

Longshoal Park, located on Harry S. Truman Lake in western Missouri, is a great destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, swimming, and boating, with a marina and boat ramp onsite. It features 22 sites with 30-amp electric hookups and water hookups, 12 primitive sites, and a day-use group shelter, as well as flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, and a dump station. The area is surrounded by rolling hills, dense hardwood forests, and an abundance of wildlife. Nearby attractions include Harry S. Truman State Park and the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center.

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. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. 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

This campground offers 22 sites with 30-amp electric hookups and water hookups, and 60 sites with 30-amp electric hookups. There is also 12 primitive sites. A day-use group shelter is available at this campground.


Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, marina and boat ramp.

Natural Features

Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area.

Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months.

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