Sparrowfoot

Summary

Sparrowfoot Campground is located on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in Missouri, providing visitors with ample opportunity for fishing, hunting, boating, and more. The campground features 83 sites with 50-amp and 30-amp electric hookups and water hookups, as well as two day-use group picnic shelters with amenities such as showers and a playground. Wildlife such as whitetail deer and bald eagles can be observed in the area, and the nearby Katy Trail State Park offers biking and hiking trails.

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. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.

Facilities

This campground offers 83 sites, 56 of those include 50-amp electric hookups and water hookups; along with 27 sites with 30-amp electric hookups. 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 is abundant in and around Sparrowfoot. Whitetail deer, turkey, hummingbirds, hawks and ospreys are commonly seen. Bald eagles can be viewed during the winter months.

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.