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BLEDSOE FERRY

Warsaw, Missouri · US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake/water
BLEDSOE FERRY — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

Bledsoe Ferry Park sits below Harry S. Truman Dam in the hills of western Missouri. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour. 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 about the rich history of the Osage River Valley from pre-civilization to modern day. Waterfowl, bald eagles and turkey vultures are commonly seen from the observation deck.Bledsoe Ferry is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. The park also offers an excellent location to view the Harry S Truman Dam and one of the few Class A Visitor Centers. This year-round day-use area contains four large picnic shelters. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, drinking water, an accessible boat ramp and fishing docks.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.

Directions

From Highway 7, travel north on the Dam Access Road for 2 miles and follow signs to the day-use area.

Location

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Details

State
Missouri
City / area
Warsaw
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Harry S. Truman Lake
Campsites
4
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$30 / day
Rating
4.50 / 5 (2 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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