Sparrowfoot
Harry S. Truman Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: CLINTON, MO, MO
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$30 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (187 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sparrowfoot Campground is situated on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and boating.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sparrowfoot to be notified when sites open up.
Sparrowfoot offers excellent fishing on Harry S. Truman Lake with 85 sites including both tent and RV options. Google reviewers praise the friendly camp host, clean facilities, and level gravel sites.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Groundhog, Eastern Bluebird, White-throated Sparrow, and Green-winged Teal observed within 8km
Insider tips for Sparrowfoot: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Loop A has gravel, mostly level sites according to camper reviews Laundry facilities available on-site
Skip Sparrowfoot if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only self-contained RVs suitable. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only. Bathroom maintenance is a concern — Loop B outhouse noted as needing repairs.
Best time to visit Sparrowfoot: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Bucksaw (Clinton, MO), Berry Bend (WARSAW, MO), Long Shoal (WARSAW, MO), Shawnee Bend (WARSAW, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sparrowfoot
Cell signal at Sparrowfoot (CLINTON, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Sparrowfoot Campground is situated on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and boating.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 popular federal campground
Loop A has gravel, mostly level sites according to camper reviews
Laundry facilities available on-site
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 13, travel about a mile east on SE 450 Road and follow signs into the park.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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