SHAWNEE BEND

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<h2>Overview</h2> Shawnee Bend Park sits on the shores of Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. <br/><br/> Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting, swimming and boating. <br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/truman/tour1.html" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.<h2>Recreation</h2> <p>Shawnee Bend is an excellent fishing location. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.<br><br><br><br>A playground and sandy beach make the area perfect for families.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This year-round day-use area offers two large group picnic shelters. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, playgrounds, swimming beach, boat ramp and drinking water.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>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. </p> <p>Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park. </p> <p>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. </p> <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> 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. <br/> <br/> 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.

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