Cabin Rentals & Things to Do in Tightwad, MO
Tightwad is a small unincorporated community on Hwy 7 just east of Clinton — best known for Hickory Hollow Resort's 40 acres of cabins and RV sites and for having one of the most memorable town names in Missouri.
About the area
Tightwad sits on Hwy 7 just east of Clinton, tucked into the woods near the heart of Truman Lake. Hickory Hollow Resort (40 acres, 17 cabins + 86 RV sites) is the anchor — and the town name alone is worth a stop.
Things to do
- Hickory Hollow Resort — 40 acres of woods with 17 cabins and 86 RV sites
- Tightwad Bank (the town's most-photographed building)
- Easy drive to Bucksaw Resort and Long Shoal Marina
- Quiet-cove fishing on the Grand Arm
Fishing note
The woods-backed coves off Hwy PP hold crappie and bass well into summer. Bucksaw and Long Shoal are the closest full-service marinas for gear and launches.
Launch ramps & marinas
- • Bucksaw Resort & Marina (nearby, 15 min)
- • Long Shoal Marina (nearby, 20 min)
Where to eat
- • Check Clinton (15 min) or Warsaw (25 min) for sit-down meals