Berry Bend
Harry S. Truman Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WARSAW, MO, MO
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$40 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (200 reviews)
Season: May through October
Berry Bend Campground sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/berry-bend to be notified when sites open up.
Berry Bend sits on Harry S. Truman Lake's shores and is an excellent fishing location popular with tournament fishermen. The campground offers multiple recreation options including boating, hiking (including a 2.5-mile beginner trail), and horseback riding.
Wildlife alert: Venomous snakes present in the area: Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Copperhead. Also bobcats observed within 8km. Stay alert on trails and around brush.
Insider tips for Berry Bend: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and 93 sites fill quickly Most sites have no hookups; ensure your RV is self-contained or plan to use the dump station and water/electric hookups available at select sites Park Trail is a 2.5-mile beginner-friendly hike within the campground area
Skip Berry Bend if: You need full RV hookups—most sites lack them. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You're visiting during peak thunder/storm season—slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible tonight.
Best time to visit Berry Bend: May through October — Campground operates seasonally May-October only; this is the full operational window.
Nearby campgrounds: Long Shoal (WARSAW, MO), Shawnee Bend (WARSAW, MO), Osage Bluff (WARSAW, MO), Bucksaw (Clinton, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Berry Bend
Cell signal at Berry Bend (WARSAW, MO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Berry Bend Campground sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and 93 sites fill quickly
Most sites have no hookups; ensure your RV is self-contained or plan to use the dump station and water/electric hookups available at select sites
Park Trail is a 2.5-mile beginner-friendly hike within the campground area
Campground operates seasonally May-October only; this is the full operational window
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Z Highway, travel approximately 2 miles south on the Berry Bend Access Road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Harry S. Truman Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Harry S. Truman Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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