Sparrowfoot
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — CLINTON · Missouri · Harry S. Truman Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Harry S. Truman Lake |
| Location | CLINTON · Missouri · Harry S. Truman Lake · 38.29639, -93.72639 · Map |
| Sites | 85 public sites counted from the federal listing — 83 standard electric; 2 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 83 of 85 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 56 of 85 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 85 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 85 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 91 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 85 sites · 30 ft: 85 sites · 35 ft: 85 sites · 40 ft: 85 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 06:00 PM · Out 06:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 85 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 4 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 660-885-7546 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.
Facilities This campground offers 83 sites-- 56 of those have 50-amp and water, and 27 sites are 30-amp. 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 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 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Highway 13, travel about a mile east on SE 450 Road and follow signs into the park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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14 mi straight-line · WARSAW MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersShawnee Bend
17 mi straight-line · WARSAW MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersThibaut Point
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Trip Card — Sparrowfoot
CLINTON · Missouri · Harry S. Truman Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | CLINTON · Missouri · Harry S. Truman Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 83 |
| Max RV | Up to 91 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 85 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233635 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.