Thorny Ridge Campground
Open for the season. Thorny Ridge operates March 1 through October 31. Water, showers, and the dump station are turned off during the off-season. Reservations accepted up to 12 months in advance. Camping limited to 15 nights within any 30-consecutive-day period.
About
Thorny Ridge Campground is one of six campgrounds at Harry S Truman State Park, situated on a scenic peninsula jutting into Truman Lake in Benton County, Missouri. The campground features 42 basic non-electric campsites scattered through native oak woodlands, with individual site pads measuring between 47 and 60 feet. Four family sites offer larger pads (52-55 feet) with an additional electric hookup for those needing power. Campers have access to a centrally located shower house with hot showers, modern restrooms, and laundry facilities. Vault toilets are distributed throughout the loop. An RV dump station is available during the operating season. The boat ramp at the peninsula's tip provides direct Truman Lake access, with parking accommodating both trailers and day-use vehicles. The park offers excellent fishing for crappie, bass, catfish, and spoonbill, along with swimming at a campers-only beach, hiking trails through the bluffs and woodlands, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The marina with a camp store is located nearby within the park.
Directions
From Warsaw, Missouri, take State Park Road W to the park entrance. The park address is 28761 State Park Road W, Warsaw, MO 65355.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $15 - $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 61ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| moparks@dnr.mo.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (660) 438-7711 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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