Bucksaw
Bucksaw is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 38.26000, -93.60556
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 660-477-3402
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bucksaw
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 wat
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Bend | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.7 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Sparrowfoot | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Sparrowfoot Campground | Private campground | 7.1 mi | — | — |
| Long Shoal | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.5 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Cozy Corners RV Park | RV park | 7.7 mi | — | — |
| Raccoon Ridge Campground | Private campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.