Osage Bluff

- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Clear at last check
Weather is good · usgs_nwis, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago
Overview Osage Bluff 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 Osage Bluff is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.Osage Bluff Marina is located next to the park, offering convenient boat services for guests. Facilities This campground offers 25 sites with 50-amp and water, 7 sites with 50-amp, 24 sites with 30-amp, and 4 primitive sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, dump station, playground, marina and boat ramp.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 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. Osage Bluff Marina
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Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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Best time to visit Osage Bluff
Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 22°
6 wet
Feb
47° / 25°
6 wet
Mar
57° / 34°
9 wet
Apr
68° / 44°
12 wet
May
76° / 55°
12 wet
Jun
85° / 65°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 69°
8 wet
Aug
89° / 67°
8 wet
Sep
82° / 58°
8 wet
Oct
70° / 46°
9 wet
Nov
57° / 36°
7 wet
Dec
46° / 27°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Truman Dam & Rsvr, MO, 4.9 mi away at 754 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.