Camping

Map of the campgrounds in Harry S Truman State Park.
Campground Maps

On the map to the right, the campground loops are marked in red as Raccoon Ridge, Devil's Backbone, Buck Ridge, Wild Turkey Ridge and Thorny Ridge. To view a detailed map, click on the respective campground loop indicator.

Harry S Truman SP
Campground Information

Harry S Truman State Park offers basic and electric campsites. On-season (April through October) services include modern restrooms, a dump station, showers, water and laundry.

Potable water is not available in the park during the off-season (November through March). Campers should bring their own potable water during this time.

The seasons for each campground vary and are detailed below. For reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay for weekends.

Devil's Backbone Campground
Campsites 52-56 and 200-202	open year-round; reservations accepted year-round
Campsites 1-21
April 1-30	open weekends only
May 1 through Labor Day	open daily
Tuesday after Labor Day through Oct. 31	open weekends only
November through March	closed

Raccoon Ridge Campground
all sites	open year-round; reservations accepted year-round

Buck Ridge Campground
all sites
April through October	open daily; reservations accepted
November through March	closed

Wild Turkey Ridge Campground
Campsites 121-143
April 1-30	open weekends only; reservations accepted
May 1 through Labor Day	open daily; reservations accepted
Tuesday after Labor Day through Oct. 31	open weekends only; reservations accepted
November through March	closed
Campsite 120
April through October	open daily; reservations accepted
November through March	closed

Thorny Ridge Campground
Campsites 150-166 and 195-199	open year-round; reservations accepted
Campsites 167-194
April 1-30	open weekends only
May 1 through Labor Day	open daily
Tuesday after Labor Day through Oct. 31	open weekends only
November through March	closed

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