Bucksaw
Harry S. Truman Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Clinton, MO, MO
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$35 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (424 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bucksaw to be notified when sites open up.
Bucksaw Campground sits on the Grand River Arm of Harry S. Truman Lake and offers excellent water recreation opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and a mile-long hiking trail. The campground provides essential amenities including showers, dump station, and fire rings at an affordable $20/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Venomous snakes present in area: Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Copperhead. Also watch for Bobcats, White-tailed Deer, and Common Snapping Turtles.
Insider tips for Bucksaw: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Check out the mile-long hiking trail across the road from the A & B loop showerhouse From Highway 7, take Highway U south for 3 miles, then turn left at SE 803
Skip Bucksaw if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only. You plan to camp outside May-October season. You're uncomfortable with venomous snakes in the area.
Best time to visit Bucksaw: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Berry Bend (WARSAW, MO), Sparrowfoot (CLINTON, MO), Long Shoal (WARSAW, MO), Shawnee Bend (WARSAW, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bucksaw
Cell signal at Bucksaw (Clinton, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Check out the mile-long hiking trail across the road from the A & B loop showerhouse
From Highway 7, take Highway U south for 3 miles, then turn left at SE 803
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Harry S. Truman Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Harry S. Truman Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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