Shawnee Bend
Shawnee Bend is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 38.25889, -93.42194
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 660-438-7317
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Shawnee Bend
Overview Shawnee Bend 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 Shawnee Bend is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. A playground and sandy beach make the area perfect for families. Facilities This year-round day-use area offers two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, playgrounds, swimming beach, boat ramp and drinking water. 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Phillips 66 · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe Ferry | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Devil’s Backbone Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Buck Ridge Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Bobcat Run Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Raccoon Ridge Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Wild Turkey Ridge Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.