Sparrowfoot

- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Overview 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. Recreation Sparrowfoot is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Facilities This campground offers 83 sites--56 of those have 50-amp and water, and 27 sites are 30-amp. Two day-use group picnic shelters are also available, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, playground, a dump station and boat ramp.Natural Features A mosaic of hardwood forests and grasslands covers the area's rolling hills. Rocky bluffs extend into the lake. 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 Katy Trail State Park, the nation's longest rails-to-trails project, is nearby. This unique park stretches from Clinton to Machens, with dozens of trailheads in between. Biking and hiking are allowed on the entire length of the trail, and horses are allowed from Clinton to Sedalia.
Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Sparrowfoot
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
41° / 19°
6 wet
Feb
46° / 23°
6 wet
Mar
57° / 33°
9 wet
Apr
67° / 43°
11 wet
May
76° / 54°
12 wet
Jun
85° / 64°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 67°
8 wet
Aug
89° / 65°
8 wet
Sep
81° / 56°
8 wet
Oct
69° / 44°
9 wet
Nov
56° / 33°
7 wet
Dec
45° / 24°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clinton, MO, 7.2 mi away at 770 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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