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  • Operator:660-477-3402
  • Address:673 SE 803 Rd. · Clinton, MO · 64735
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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](http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/truman/tour1.html) 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 with 30-amp electric hookups, **70** sites with 50-amp electric hookups and water hookups, **14** sites with 50-amp electric hookups, water, and sewage hookups, along with **17** primitive sites. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A boat ramp, playground and sand beach offer additional recreation 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. Truman Lake lies among rolling hills and rocky bluffs. Dense hardwood forests studded with mature pine trees cover the area. Nearby Attractions [Bucksaw Marina](https://www.bucksaw.com/)

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Amenities

Potable Water
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Fire Rings

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 2.0 of 4 bars · 422 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Major Issues

    1.4/4

    141 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    2.2/4

    164 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Good Coverage

    2.6/4

    117 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 6:00 PM

Check-out 6:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Individual Sites (150)

A013
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A013

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 10 guests50 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfiresFull Hookups
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A014
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A014

Loop A

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CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfiresFull Hookups
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A015
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A015

Loop A

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CampsiteStandardPull-throughPets OKCampfiresFull Hookups
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A029
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A029

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 10 guests65 ft
CampsiteStandardAccessiblePets OKCampfires
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A030
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A030

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 10 guests59 ft
CampsiteStandardAccessiblePets OKCampfires
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A031
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A031

Loop A

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CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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