Army Corps of Engineers · Harry S. Truman Lake · Warsaw, MO

Thibaut Point

Thibaut Point Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating.

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Site mix

Standard with electric39
Standard, no hookups5
group shelter electric2
Group tent areas1
group standard electric1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 68 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

48 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
A01AStandardBack-in55PavedPartialNo10 / 3YesYes
A02AStandardBack-in55PavedPartialNo10 / 3YesYes
A03AElectricBack-in68PavedPartial30 amp10 / 3YesYes
A04AElectricBack-in55GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes
A05AElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes
A06AElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes
A07AElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes
A08AElectricBack-in55GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes
A09AElectricBack-in53GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes
A10AElectricBack-in63GravelPartial30 amp10 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length68 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites A01, A02, A03, A19 and 4 more are listed accessible

This park offers family and group campsites with and without electric hookups. Two day-use group picnic shelters with lights and electric outlets are also available, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions. This campground offers 44 sites total. 39 of the sites are 50-amp with water, and 5 sites are primitive. Group camp A offers 19, 30-amp sites along with a centrally located pavilion for gathering. Group camp C is all primitive with plenty of flat areas for tents. It also has a pavilion for gathering and a large fire pit. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, playground, basketball goal, dump station, swimming beach, and a boat ramp.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Thibaut Point30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.75 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.14 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.04 inches of precipitationApril: 4.60 inches of precipitationMay: 5.52 inches of precipitationJune: 5.24 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.70 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.96 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.11 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.45 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.06 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.97 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.2°F averageFebruary: 36.0°F averageMarch: 45.4°F averageApril: 55.7°F averageMay: 65.6°F averageJune: 74.9°F averageJuly: 79.6°F averageAugust: 78.0°F averageSeptember: 70.1°F averageOctober: 58.1°F averageNovember: 46.5°F averageDecember: 36.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Truman Dam & Rsvr, 3 miles from the campground at 754 feet, station USC00238466 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year.

Getting there

From Highway 65, take Highway T west for 3 miles. Turn south on Georgetown Ave and follow for a mile, following signs into the park.

Nearest townWarsaw, Missouri
Coordinates38.2964° N, 93.3964° W · Directions ↗

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Thibaut Point Campground - Truman Lake - 7-14-2021

Worth a stop

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Harry S Truman Reservoir lies among the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozark Plateau. Mature hardwoods of Oak and Hickory with cedar trees mixed in cover the area. 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.

Recreation

Thibaut Point offers great opportunities to get out on the water. Boating and swimming are popular activities. The park 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.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Thibaut Point?

Sites at Thibaut Point are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Thibaut Point?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Thibaut Point have?

48 sites, including 39 standard sites with power, 5 standard sites without power, 2 group shelter electric, and 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Thibaut Point?

The longest site here provides 68 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Thibaut Point have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Thibaut Point?

Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, playground, basketball goal, dump station, swimming beach, and a boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Thibaut Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Thibaut Point. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Thibaut Point?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Thibaut Point?

Sites A01, A02, A03, and A19 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 8 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Thibaut Point?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Thibaut Point?

Thibaut Point offers great opportunities to get out on the water. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Thibaut Point?

Warsaw, Missouri. The 950 miles of shoreline around Truman Lake provide plentiful opportunities for fun in the outdoors.

Source: Getting there