Long Shoal

Long Shoal offers convenient boat launch access on Harry S. Truman Lake near Warsaw, Missouri. Located about 8 miles northwest of Warsaw via Highway 7, this full-service facility features a boat ramp alongside an on-site marina. The park provides multiple amenities including picnic areas, a swimming beach, and a playground, making it suitable for a variety of water activities.

This is an excellent choice for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore Truman Lake's scenic waters in the hills of western Missouri. The area is known as a premier fishing destination, particularly for tournament anglers. Long Shoal operates as a reservable campground with 94 campsites offering various hookup options and 12 primitive sites, allowing paddlers to combine day trips or extended paddling adventures with overnight stays. For more information or reservations, contact the facility at 660-438-2342.

Overview
Longshoal Park 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.Recreation
Longshoal is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering...

Overview
Longshoal Park 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.Recreation
Longshoal is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Longshoal Marina is located within the park, offering convenient boat services for guests. A sandy beach makes the area perfect for families.
Facilities
Long Shoal campground offers 44 sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups, 38 sites with 30-amp electric hookups, 12 primitive sites, and 1 reservable day-use group shelter.Recreation opportunities in the park include a boat ramp, picnic shelter, playground, swimming beach and marina. 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. 


Nearby Attractions
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.

Longshoal Marina 

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