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Bucksaw
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ATTENTION TRUMAN LAKE CAMPERS: Beginning on March 1, 2026, spring (March 1-April 14) and fall (October 1-November 30) shoulder camping seasons will be by reservation only. Cash and checks will not be accepted. As with past shoulder seasons, reduced camping rates are in effect due to reduced amenities (waterborne facilities are closed, no park attendants on duty). Reservations may be made in advance or on the day of arrival through www.recreation.gov. Please do not set up on a campsite without first reserving that site.
Feb 26, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026
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
Camp site features
Across 146 camp sites:
- Electric hookups: 129 of 146 sites
- Water hookups: 84 of 146 sites
- Sewer hookups: 15 of 146 sites
- Pets allowed: all 146 sites
- ADA accessible: 8 of 146 sites
- Longest rig: 83 ft
- Largest party: 10 people
- Power up to 50 amps
- Equipment: FIFTH WHEEL, RV, Tent, Trailer
Directions
From Highway 7, take Highway U south for 3 miles. Turn left at SE 803. Stay on
the paved road and follow signs into the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 6 PM, check out by 6 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (467)
5 stars
308
4 stars
99
3 stars
35
2 stars
18
1 stars
7
Elisa H
Loop:A
Site:A076
Reviewed a day ago
Great campground. New playground area for the littles. Restrooms/shower house is clean! That is a huge plus. Beach area is nice.
Meagan R
Loop:A
Site:A052
Reviewed 6 days ago
I have come to Bucksaw since I was a child. This trip was not like Bucksaw use to be. The A-Loop bathroom was never cleaned. There were empty cans in the sinks. Toilet paper everywhere. Stained urinals and toilets. The smell was unbearable. The large gravel in the campsites was a tripping hazard for my elderly mother. Someone left a fly trap in a tree and that smell would blow with the wind. I hope they can return Bucksaw to what it used to be.
Thomas S
Loop:C
Site:C101
Reviewed 6 days ago
Campsite was clean. Lots of shade. Easy access to the water. Very good campsite for tents
Regina H
Loop:A
Site:A029
Reviewed 12 days ago
While there were Handicap Accessible spots available and we were able to get one, there were no full hook-up sites available for Handicap persons. To me, that doesn't make a lot of logical sense. While the camp hosts were available on Thursday when we checked in, they were not seen during the entire 4th of July weekend. The bathrooms in B loop had so many ants it was uncomfortable to use them. The shower house, while somewhat clean, could have used a little more attention.
Crystle M
Loop:A
Site:A076
Reviewed 13 days ago
Was great, just wish we had a site closer to the bathroom.
William G
Loop:B
Site:B017
Reviewed 13 days ago
Very nice quiet campground. water and 50amp at site. Crowed on 4 th of July but plenty of open sites during nonholiday days.
Sarah B
Loop:A
Site:A041
Reviewed 15 days ago
It’s was very pleasant. The campground was very clean and the grounds were well maintained. A storm came through and the branches were picked up right away. We will definitely be back.
Deann T
Loop:B
Site:B033
Reviewed 18 days ago
This is the 3rd time we have been to this campground. This time we had a beautiful lake view. Great experience!
Shawn L
Loop:B
Site:B062
Reviewed 21 days ago
I have camped at Bucksaw for over 20yrs with and without my kids, it has always been peaceful, surrounding campers had been quiet and staff has always been super nice. Will recommend anyone to camp here with tents or campers!
Duane H
Loop:C
Site:C030
Reviewed a month ago
Our site was very nice. The only thing I missed from the site I usually reserve was having a sewer hookup. One thing I noticed in the park was the need to perform tree trimming in a general sense to get trees 14 feet off the ground to clear RV's, and our site had a large dead tree that needs removed. During the storms we had roll through, I was worried it would come down on my RV or truck. There were also water channels (ruts) where the site transitions from the pavement that need filled in already. Bathrooms were found to be very clean.
Angel V
Loop:C
Site:C103
Reviewed a month ago
Amazing lake amazing views! It took a bit to light a fire but that was our fault lol
John R
Loop:C
Site:C015
Reviewed a month ago
The pads were level and well groomed. The grass had been recently cut. Check-in was easy and quick. Will definitely be returning.
John B
Loop:B
Site:B034
Reviewed a month ago
Amazing campground - very family friendly - lots of kids riding bikes .. very well maintained, all gravel pads in excellent condition .. great to see law enforcement making their rounds .. shower house was excellent. 5-star campground for sure !
Darrell r
Loop:A
Site:A036
Reviewed a month ago
There was burnt wood and ash all over the camping area ,Had to clean it up so we were not tracking it back into our camper.
Linda F
Loop:C
Site:C063
Reviewed a month ago
I miss having a host in our loop. Restrooms aren’t cleaned very often.
Carl C
Loop:B
Site:B043
Reviewed a month ago
The hosts were very helpful, they notified us that our site was still occupied and gave us options while we waited. One they were gone they came and found us and let us know. Very courteous.
Egial H
Loop:B
Site:B018
Reviewed 2 months ago
we've been going to bucksaw for 40 yrs. and have enjoyed every minute.
Arthur H E
Loop:C
Site:C023
Reviewed 2 months ago
I would give our stay at Bucksaw 5 stars instead of 4, if it were not raining everyday we were there! I give extra towards a higher score, because the Bucksaw on-site managers that were immensely welcoming, and accommodating!
robert m
Loop:B
Site:B047
Reviewed 2 months ago
On are stay the 30 amp braker was not working so I adapted to the50 amp I told the host a real nice guy and about one hour later a service guy was there and fixed it a really good place to stay 😀 thanks to all the staff
Dave T
Loop:C
Site:C056
Reviewed 2 months ago
We enjoyed camping at Bucksaw State Park. We had a small family sibling reunion, 4 out of 8 siblings got together and had a great time. As always, the family stories went rampant in a loving manner. The campground was managed well and the grounds was excellent
We are considering making Bucksaw amping a yearly event and hopefully a few more of our siblings to the event.
We really enjoyed the addition of full hookup section.
Beth W
Loop:A
Site:A071
Reviewed 2 months ago
We camp here at least a couple times a year. The campground is nice and well maintained. With spacious sites. Love the aluminum picnic tables at each site. So much better than half rotted wooden tables!
We have been really disappointed for the last 2 years. This year the path to walk down to the lake was not mowed down very close to the lake and you had to walk through knee high grass for the last 20 yards or so. And we were there when the water was up very high on a normal weekend you would have to walk even further through the knee high grass. Last year they hadn't mowed it at all.
DOUG H
Loop:C
Site:C105
Reviewed 2 months ago
Very clean and beautiful campground. Had a site right on the lake and waking up to that view was amazing. Campground manager was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
FLOYD L
Loop:C
Site:C090
Reviewed 2 months ago
The park attendant was always stopping to the point of harassment at many camp sites, not to mention the 15min talk when we check in about the fire pit.
kerry k
Loop:A
Site:A014
Reviewed 2 months ago
We were a little reluctant in returning to Bucksaw after unruly stays about 4 to 5 years ago. Campground host’s are fantastic. They want to make the everyone’s stay is enjoyable. Good to have things back to the way they were. Will return.
Rose C
Loop:B
Site:B023
Reviewed 2 months ago
Campground is well maintained. The campsites were spacious, where you were not sitting right on top of you neighboring camper. the staff does a great job of keeping it clean and it is quite peaceful for camping without a rough crowd.
Elliott S
Loop:C
Site:C105
Reviewed 2 months ago
Large camp lots. Vault toilets are terrible but the shower houses are clean and showers have good pressure and flow. Wish I could put my kayak in from the campsite.
Janet S
Loop:A
Site:A029
Reviewed 2 months ago
Very unhappy about handicap spots not having water, upgrades were made in all 3 loops water taken to a number of different spots, not handicap in A anf a few other handicap spots, why??? Do we not deserve the?
Jerrett P
Loop:C
Site:C064
Reviewed 2 months ago
We love camping at Bucksaw. Sites, restrooms, and the entire area is always clean
Randy R
Loop:C
Site:C015
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great place to camp. The camp spots are well maintained, clean, quit, a lot of space between each one, and the campground attendants are excellent, very nice, friendly and helpful. We will most defiantly stay here again.
Allan N
Loop:A
Site:A043
Reviewed 2 months ago
This is a nice park, we have been camping here for years.
Alta T
Loop:A
Site:A052
Reviewed 2 months ago
Park attended is awesome. Very polite and helpful people. They are one of the reasons why we camp there.
Dorothy P
Loop:B
Site:B038
Reviewed 2 months ago
We stayed at Bucksaw Thursday thru Sunday of Mothers Day. It was a Wonderful Weekend. Everything was perfect, he sites were clean and ready for us. Bucksaw is our Favorite Campground..
Mark M
Loop:B
Site:B058
Reviewed 3 months ago
Very clean, right next to the lake, can’t ask for a better campsite
Jim K
Loop:B
Site:B061
Reviewed 3 months ago
Our spot was level with power and water. Very clean park and well worth the cost. Our experience at Corps of Engineers park has been well above our expectations.
Rickey Y
Loop:B
Site:B003
Reviewed 3 months ago
Good size camp sites. You aren’t packed in on top of one another.
Debra C
Loop:A
Site:A044
Reviewed 3 months ago
This was our first time at Bucksaw. We've tried several parks in that area as it is a great destination stay or stopover place to travels further south from Omaha, NE. It's an easy day's drive. We really enjoyed the stay. The park is very well kept in all regards: the sites, the restroom and shower facilities. We have E-bikes and enjoyed the biking opportunities. We will be back. Note: We always stop at Osceola Cheese Factory when in the area!
Joe S
Loop:B
Site:B008
Reviewed 3 months ago
Busksaw is the best, clean beautiful park,safe place for children to play, the camp host are always friendly, my only complaint is that the bathrooms are only open April 15 thru Oct. Im a regular and cant wait to go back
Popularity
Quiet · 33%
Busiest in July, when about 33% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.
