Thibaut Point
Harry S. Truman Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: WARSAW, MO, MO
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$200 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (152 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Thibaut Point sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake with excellent fishing for crappie, largemouth bass, and catfish. Campers consistently rate it 4.6/5 stars, praising the beautiful views and well-maintained facilities including playgrounds and shower houses.
Wildlife alert: Barred Owls, American White Pelicans, Common Watersnakes, Three-toed Box Turtles, and North American Racers have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Thibaut Point: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited sites. Off-season pricing ($5/night) available October 1-November 30 with America the Beautiful Pass. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Skip Thibaut Point if: You need full RV hookups (water/sewer unavailable at most sites).. You prefer seclusion (campers note it's not very secluded).. You require year-round camping (seasonal May-October)..
Best time to visit Thibaut Point: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.. October 1 - November 30 — Off-season rates of $5/night with America the Beautiful Pass (verified from camper review)..
Nearby campgrounds: Bledsoe Ferry (WARSAW, MO), Shawnee Bend (WARSAW, MO), Long Shoal (WARSAW, MO), Osage Bluff (WARSAW, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Thibaut Point
Cell signal at Thibaut Point (WARSAW, 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.
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.
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 with limited sites.
Off-season pricing ($5/night) available October 1-November 30 with America the Beautiful Pass.
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Official operating season per verified data.
Off-season rates of $5/night with America the Beautiful Pass (verified from camper review).
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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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