Bucksaw

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

148Sites

83 ftMax rig

The place

Bucksaw Campground sits on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri. The campground is an excellent destination for all types of water recreation. Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour. Recreation Popular activities in the area include wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking and boating. For an enjoyable short hike, be sure to check out the mile long hiking trail located across the road from the A & B loop's showerhouse. For more information about this trail upon your arrival, please see the booth attendant. Keep reading

Bucksaw is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen. Bucksaw Point Marina is also located next to the park. Facilities This large campground offers 146 campsites total. 45 sites are 30-amp; 70 sites are 50-amp with water; 14 sites are 50-amp with water and sewage; and 17 sites are primitive. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A boat ramp, playground and swimming beach offer additional recreational opportunities. Natural Features Bucksaw is located on a peninsula with primarily flat terrain and excellent lake views. Campsites are well-shaded, while expansive grassy areas are spread throughout the campground. Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park. 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. Nearby Attractions Bucksaw Marina

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 148

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A	A013	standard electric	50 ft	50
A	A014	standard electric	50 ft	50
A	A015	standard electric	48 ft	50
A	A029	standard electric	65 ft	30	yes
A	A030	standard electric	59 ft	30	yes
A	A031	standard electric	50 ft	30
A	A032	standard electric	50 ft	30
A	A033	standard electric	45 ft	30
A	A034	standard electric	50 ft	30
A	A035	standard electric	50 ft	30
A	A036	standard electric	44 ft	30
A	A037	standard electric	55 ft	30
A	A038	standard electric	62 ft	30
A	A039	standard electric	60 ft	30
A	A040	standard electric	53 ft	30
A	A041	standard electric	57 ft	30
A	A042	standard electric	55 ft	30
A	A043	standard electric	55 ft	30
A	A044	standard electric	76 ft	30
A	A046	standard electric	52 ft	30
A	A047	standard electric	47 ft	30
A	A048	standard electric	40 ft	30
A	A049	standard electric	58 ft	50
A	A050	standard electric	46 ft	50
A	A051	standard electric	48 ft	50
A	A052	standard electric	48 ft	50
A	A053	management	62 ft	50
A	A054	standard electric	61 ft	30
A	A055	standard electric	63 ft	30
A	A056	standard electric	61 ft	30
A	A057	standard electric	62 ft	30
A	A058	standard electric	60 ft	30
A	A059	standard electric	60 ft	30
A	A060	standard electric	53 ft	30
A	A061	standard electric	60 ft	30
A	A062	standard electric	65 ft	30
A	A063	standard electric	65 ft	30
A	A064	standard electric	65 ft	30
A	A065	standard electric	61 ft	30
A	A066	standard electric	50 ft	30
A	A067	standard electric	61 ft	30
A	A068	standard electric	65 ft	30
A	A069	standard electric	63 ft	30
A	A070	standard electric	48 ft	30
A	A071	standard electric	63 ft	30
A	A072	standard electric	40 ft	30
A	A073	standard electric	54 ft	30
A	A074	standard electric	60 ft	30
A	A075	standard electric	51 ft	30
A	A076	standard electric	63 ft	30
A	A077	standard electric	68 ft	30
A	A078	standard electric	68 ft	30
B	B001	standard electric	45 ft	50
B	B002	standard electric	56 ft	50
B	B003	standard electric	60 ft	50
B	B004	standard electric	61 ft	50
B	B005	standard electric	72 ft	50
B	B006	standard electric	58 ft	50
B	B007	standard electric	55 ft	50
B	B008	standard electric	57 ft	50

SHOWING 60 OF 148 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in MO-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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