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NRSO |
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Berry Bend Campground sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour. |
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From Z Highway, travel approximately 2 miles south on the Berry Bend Access Road. |
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This large, year-round campground offers 114 sites with 30-amp electric hookups and 77 primitive sites without hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. Berry Bend South B Loop consists of eight campsites. B1 is a primitive site and the rest are very spacious with full hook-ups including 50 amp electricity, water and sewer. There is a flush toilet in the B loop but no showers. Campers needing shower facilities must use the shower house in the C Loop. A boat ramp, playground and sand beach offer additional recreation opportunities. |
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BERRY BEND |
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73080 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73080&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Click here for more information about Truman Lake Help stop the spread of the invasive zebra mussel by draining all water from equipment and discarding live bait before leaving the park Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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The 950 miles of shoreline around Truman Lake provide plentiful opportunities for fun in the outdoors. Many parks surround the lake, including Harry S. Truman State Park. The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center sits atop Kaysinger Bluff and provides a spectacular view of the dam and reservoir. Exhibits provide information about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles and turkey vultures are commonly seen from the observation deck. |
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Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area. |
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Berry Bend Area is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Several miles of trails are available for hikers and horses within Berry Bend. The West Trail traverses many steep ridges and valleys, while the East Trail is somewhat more level and overlooks the lake in several areas. |