Truman Lake fishing by day, a private lodge on 20 wooded acres by night.
Shagbark Ridge Barn Lodge sits on 20 wooded acres near Versailles, Missouri — about 40 minutes from Warsaw. We sleep up to 40 guests across eight one-of-a-kind themed rooms, each with its own personality and private bath. Think a restored Chevy truck bed, a raft floating down river, or a cozy cabin with snowshoes on the wall.
The lodge comes with a commercial kitchen and banquet dining for 40, a lit multi-sport court, fire pit, game loft with foosball and ping pong, and acres of outdoor space to spread out. You get the whole place to yourselves.
Warsaw sits where the Osage River meets Truman Lake, and it's earned the nickname "Fishing Capital of Missouri" for good reason. Truman Lake is one of the top bass fishing destinations in the Midwest — largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, catfish, you name it. If your group fishes, this is the spot.
Drake Harbor is the heart of the waterfront — a walkable area with boat ramps, a marina, restaurants, and views across the water. The town's historic courthouse square is a few blocks up and worth a stroll, with local shops and that small-town character that's hard to find anymore.
Bass tournaments run through the spring and summer, bringing anglers from across the region. Harry S Truman State Park offers camping, swimming beaches, and hiking trails right on the lake. In winter, Warsaw is one of the best spots in Missouri for eagle watching along the river.
After a day on the water or the trails, you're 40 minutes from a private lodge with a commercial kitchen big enough to fry up the day's catch for the whole crew.
Truman Lake bass all day, a full kitchen to cook the catch at night.
Lake, trails, and a town square by day. 40 beds under one roof at night.
Fishing, fire pit, sport court, and a game loft. Enough said.
Winter eagle tours on the Osage, then warm up at the lodge.