Bucksaw
Open for the 2026 season. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; cash and checks are not accepted. Spring shoulder season (March 1-April 14) and fall shoulder season (October 1-November 30) have reduced rates due to limited amenities. U Highway is closed for bridge reconstruction through October 30, 2026; access the campground from Clinton via Highway 7 south to SE 803 Rd. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days, after which campers must vacate for 24 hours.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:46PM CDT until July 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105-110F expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several days of extreme heat will impact the region with poor heat relief during the overnight hours.
From Recreation.gov
Campers, after 14 days camping on one campsite, must vacate the campground for a minimum of 24 hours. This includes all belongings. Campers must have a working mode of transportation available.
From Recreation.gov
Bucksaw Campers, please be aware that U Hwy. is closed for Grand River bridge reconstruction. Work is anticipated to be complete by October 30, 2026. Please access Bucksaw Park from Clinton, MO using 7 Hwy., then south to SE 803 Rd.
About
Bucksaw Campground occupies a peninsula on the Grand River Arm of Harry S. Truman Lake in the rolling hills of western Missouri. The campground offers 146 sites across multiple loops: 45 sites with 30-amp electric, 70 sites with 50-amp electric and water, 14 full-hookup sites with 50-amp, water, and sewer, plus 17 primitive sites for tent camping. Facilities include flush and vault toilets, hot showers, laundry facilities, drinking water, and a dump station. A boat ramp provides direct lake access, while a swimming beach and playground offer additional recreation. A mile-long hiking trail starts across from the A & B loop showerhouse. The well-shaded sites sit on primarily flat terrain with excellent lake views. Truman Lake is known for excellent fishing with crappie, largemouth bass, blue and flathead catfish, and walleye. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat. Wildlife viewing includes whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, and eagles. Bucksaw Point Marina is located adjacent to the park.
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. Note: U Highway is currently closed for bridge work through October 2026. Access from Clinton, MO using Highway 7, then south to SE 803 Rd.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 83ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 83ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (660) 477-3402 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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