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Sparrowfoot

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.

    1. Jan

      41° / 19°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 23°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      57° / 33°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 54°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 67°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 65°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 56°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 44°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

      7 wet

    12. 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.