Truman Lake
Around Truman Lake
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Countryside and towns · Missouri · 29k people
Truman Lake
Where the lake is the heart of every day
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Welcome to Truman Lake country! Whether you're here for the fishing, the small-town charm, or just passing through, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Make yourself at home—the lake's calling.
Clubs for Truman Lake
No clubs for Truman Lake yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Truman Lake. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Truman Lake. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Harry S Truman State Park Campgrounds, trails, and lake access on Truman Lake.
- Truman Lake Massive reservoir for fishing, boating, and swimming.
- Truman Dam Hydroelectric dam on the Osage River that created the lake.
- Benton County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Warsaw, built in 1902.
- Hickory County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Hermitage.
- Osage River Flows through the area and feeds Truman Lake.
- Outdoors Fishing on Truman Lake
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing
- With kids Swimming at the lake beaches
- With kids Picnicking at state park
- Evenings Lakefront taverns and bars
- Evenings Small-town pubs with live music
- Locals love Marinas
- Locals love Bait shops
Through the year
- Benton County Fair July County fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Hickory County Fair August Traditional county fair in Hermitage.
- Cole Camp German Fest October Celebrates the town's German heritage with food, music, and crafts.
- Truman Lake Big Bass Bash April Popular fishing tournament on Truman Lake.
- Truman Lake July 4th Fireworks July Fireworks show over the lake.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and cool winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall offer mild temperatures and great fishing.
Talk like a local
- “Truman”
- Shorthand for Truman Lake or the surrounding area.
- “The lake”
- Always refers to Truman Lake.
- “Up at the lake”
- Going to the lake for recreation.
Getaways
- Lake of the Ozarks Bigger lake with more resorts and nightlife.
- Sedalia Home of the Missouri State Fair and historic downtown.
- Warrensburg College town with the University of Central Missouri.
- Clinton County seat with shopping and dining.
Local flavour
Rooting for Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), St. Louis Cardinals (MLB), Kansas City Royals (MLB), St. Louis Blues (NHL), Missouri Tigers (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Fried catfish Fresh from Truman Lake
- Barbecue Ozarks style
- German sausage Heritage of Cole Camp
Where people go
- Marinas Boat docks and rentals
- Bait shops Tackle and local tips
- Lake cabins Rustic weekend retreats
- Campgrounds Tents and RV sites
- Small-town diners Home cooking and coffee
- Historic town squares Courthouse and local shops
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Nearby
Every areaClintonMissouriWhere the prairie meets the lake.SedaliaMissouriWhere the fairgrounds glow and the prairie rolls.WarrensburgMissouriWhere the prairie meets the skyLake of the OzarksMissouriWhere the hills meet the water.LebanonMissouriSmall-town heart, lake-country soul.LamarMissouriQuiet hills, golden fields, and a warm welcome.MarshallMissouriA welcoming community in the heart of MissouriJefferson CityMissouriMissouri's riverfront capital, where the heart of the state beats.
Benton and Hickory counties, MO. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.