Activities

  • fishing

    From a boat or the shore, you can expect to catch a variety of fish. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    Access Truman Lake at one of the park's two paved boat-launching ramps. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic and electric campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Cool off at one of two swimming beaches in the park. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Explore the forested area of the park on two trails. Click here for more information.

  • picnicking

    The eastern end of the park provides many shaded picnic sites and a shelter. Click here for more information.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal detecting is permitted. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    During the summer months, enjoy a variety of regularly scheduled interpretive programs. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    A playground is located in the vicinity of the campground.

Park information

Clear waters, dramatic bluffs and vibrant summer and fall colors make Harry S Truman State Park an ideal place to vacation. Located on a peninsula, the park offers a marina, ample fishing and boating opportunities, and water that’s perfect for every kind of swimmer. Hiking trails, picnic areas and campsites that dot the park’s open oak woodlands, natural grasslands and lakeside areas let visitors enjoy the abundance of wildlife and recreation opportunities at this expansive park.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds
Sunrise - sunset, daily, year-round

Park Office hours

  • April 1-30
    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
    Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
  • May 1 through Oct. 31
    8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
    Closed Saturday, Sunday and state holidays
  • November through March
    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday
    Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and state holidays

Day-Use Beach hours

May 20 through Sept. 5, 2011

9 a.m. to sunset daily 

Campground Beach hours

May 20 through Sept. 5, 2011

9 a.m. to sunset daily