Lamar, Missouri, boasts President Harry S. Truman's birthplace and a charming courthouse square. Park your RV here to trace presidential roots and launch Ozark adventures. Lamar KOA and Lamar City Park, from $15 a night, deliver easy access to both history and highways.
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Lamar anchors Barton County with the Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site at 1009 Truman Street. Walk the red-brick square past antique stores, the 1883 Barton County Courthouse, and soda fountains. Time your trip for the July Barton County Fair: tractor pulls, pie contests, and carnival lights fill the air.
Lamar KOA welcomes big rigs with full hookups, a pool, and playground off US-160. Lamar City Park fits budget campers with water, electric sites starting at $15 per night near the fairgrounds. Families chase Truman trails by day; anglers hit Stockton Lake, 25 miles north, by dawn.
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Lamar is known as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman. The State Historic Site at 1009 Truman Street restores his boyhood home with period furnishings and family artifacts. Thousands visit yearly to explore his roots in this quiet Missouri town before he rose to lead the free world.
Lamar KOA and Lamar City Park serve RVers in Lamar. Lamar KOA on East 12th Street provides pull-throughs, Wi-Fi, and a pool. City Park near the fairgrounds offers basic hookups from $15/night, ideal for short stays.
Yes, both Lamar KOA and Lamar City Park welcome pets. KOA features a KampK9 dog park with agility equipment. City Park allows leashed pets; clean up after them to keep sites open for all travelers.