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Long Shoal

Harry S. Truman Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: WARSAW, MO, MO

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$35 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (257 reviews)

Season: May through October

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

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/long-shoal to be notified when sites open up.

Long Shoal sits on Harry S. Truman Lake's shores with excellent fishing, boating, and a sandy beach. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful water views.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Eastern Copperhead, Common Snapping Turtle, Eastern Whip-poor-will, American Common Merganser, Barn Swallow, North American Racer

Insider tips for Long Shoal: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Early check-in available with instructions at booth if staff unavailable Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; confirm electric hookup availability when booking

Skip Long Shoal if: You need water or sewer hookups — only select sites have electric. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer less crowded conditions — book well in advance.

Best time to visit Long Shoal: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Shawnee Bend (WARSAW, MO), Bledsoe Ferry (WARSAW, MO), Thibaut Point (WARSAW, MO), Berry Bend (WARSAW, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Long Shoal

Cell signal at Long Shoal (WARSAW, MO): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

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.

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WARSAW, MO, MO★ 4.5 (257 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Longshoal 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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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV103 ft
Hookups84 electric sites
ADA sites6 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups — only select sites have electric✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal✕ You prefer less crowded conditions — book well in advance

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Early check-in available with instructions at booth if staff unavailable

Most sites lack water/sewer hookups; confirm electric hookup availability when booking

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcat, Eastern Copperhead, Common Snapping Turtle, Eastern Whip-poor-will, American Common Merganser, Barn Swallow, North American Racer

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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660-438-2342· Harry S. Truman Lake
Getting there →

From Warsaw, Missouri, take Highway 7 for about 8 miles northwest. Follow signs into the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Long Shoal cost per night?+
Long Shoal costs $20–$35 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Long Shoal open?+
Long Shoal is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Long Shoal have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Long Shoal?+
Long Shoal can accommodate RVs up to 103 feet.
How do I make reservations at Long Shoal?+
Long Shoal is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Long Shoal?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Long Shoal is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Long Shoal open, and what are check-in times?+
Long Shoal is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.5 (257)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Long Shoal cost per night?+
What season is Long Shoal open?+
Does Long Shoal have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Shawnee Bend

WARSAW, MO

From $30/night

Bledsoe Ferry

WARSAW, MO

From $30/night

Thibaut Point

WARSAW, MO

From $20/night

Berry Bend

WARSAW, MO

From $15/night

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