Bucksaw
- Nearest town
- Tightwad, MO · 4.7 mi
- Elevation
- 751 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.26000, -93.60556
About this place
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
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, April 15, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $20.00 |
| Standard Electric | $35.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 131
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Dump station present
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 83
- Number of campsites
- 148
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (660) 477-3402
- Potable water
- Yes
- Pull-through spaces
- 17
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Bend | 6.7 mi | Limited confidence |
| Sparrowfoot | 7.0 mi | Limited confidence |
| Thibaut Point | 12 mi | Limited confidence |
| Osage Bluff | 13 mi | Limited confidence |
| Lightfoot Landing | 33 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.