Harry S. Truman Lake

Harry S. Truman Lake is the largest lake in Missouri and is named for a renowned person. The completion of the Kaysinger Bluff Dam in 1977 led to the creation of the 55,6-acre reservoir bearing the former president of the United States' name. Between Clinton City and Warsaw City, along the Osage River, is Harry S. Truman Lake, which spans Benton, Henry, St. Clair, and Hickory Counties. The lake serves as a wildlife refuge, a means of preventing flooding, a source of hydroelectric power, and a fantastic recreation area.

There is something for everyone at Harry S. Truman Lake and the Regional Visitor Center, which are both located within Harry S. Truman State Park. The Visitor Center has panoramic views of Tebo Creek, South Grand River, and Osage Rivers in addition to fishing, hiking, and camping. Visit the 330 million-year-old Weaubleau-Osceola edifice while you're around. This 19-mile crater, the fourth largest in the nation, is regarded as one of the world's top 50 recognized craters.

Location: Warsaw, Missouri