Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri
Bucksaw
Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri, United States
- Sites
- 148
- Hookups
- 129 electric, 86 with water, 17 no hookups
- Season
- March 1 to November 30
- Max RV length
- 83 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Laundry
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 781 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Harry S. Truman Lake
- Nearest town
- Clinton
- Address
- 673 SE 803 Rd., Clinton, MO, 64735
- Phone
- 660-477-3402
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming Site
148 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | 1° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 28° | -14° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 39° | 13° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 48° | 32° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 61° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 70° | 56° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 72° | 65° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 71° | 62° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 66° | 56° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 51° | 32° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 41° | 14° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 33° | 12° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Sparrowfoot · Army Corps of Engineers · 7 mi · 85 sites
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- Thibaut Point · Army Corps of Engineers · 12 mi · 48 sites
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