Missouri / Benton County

Berry Bend

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates late April through late October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Berry Bend Campground occupies a scenic peninsula on the Osage Arm of Harry S. Truman Lake, surrounded by the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozark Plateau. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this large campground features two loops with 91 electric sites. B Loop offers very spacious sites with full hookups including 50-amp electricity, water, and sewer, plus flush restrooms. C Loop provides a mix of 50-amp sites with water and 30-amp sites with dispersed hydrants, along with a shower house, flush and pit toilets, and laundry facilities. The campground is a premier destination for anglers pursuing crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, and catfish in the 55,600-acre reservoir. A boat ramp provides direct lake access. Over 28 miles of trails wind through mature oak-hickory forests, including the beginner-friendly 2.5-mile Park Trail, the challenging 10-mile West Trail with steep terrain, and the 16-mile East Trail offering multiple lake overlooks. Wildlife sightings of whitetail deer, turkey, bald eagles, ospreys, and various waterfowl are common. The campground requires check-in at the park booth for vehicle hang tags and accepts credit/debit cards only. A 14-day maximum stay applies before campers must vacate for 24 hours. Weekend stays require a 2-night minimum, with holiday weekends requiring 3 nights.

Directions

From Z Highway, travel approximately 2 miles south on the Berry Bend Access Road.

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