Boaters and anglers find direct water access at Bucksaw, an Army Corps of Engineers campground on Harry S. Truman Lake in Clinton, Missouri. The facility operates year-round with both drive-in and boat-in access options, accommodating RVs up to 70 feet with full hookups available.
Most sites provide electric connections, while the B loop includes water hookups and some full-service sites with sewer connections. Campers report spacious sites with good shade coverage throughout the campground. The facility includes restrooms, showers, and a dump station for RV users. A nearby marina provides additional services including a restaurant and small store for supplies.
The campground features a beach area and walking trails, though some visitors note the trails don't extend to the lake. A playground serves families with children. Brandon B. found "campsites are very spacious and everyone was very nice," with the camp host distributing treats to guests. Reviews mention the facility stays busy during peak season but maintains a relatively quiet atmosphere.
Bucksaw works well for RV campers wanting full amenities and water recreation access. For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds around Harry Truman Recreation Area provide additional options around this large reservoir system.
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Location
Public CampgroundBucksaw is located in Missouri
Coordinates
38.24900054 N
93.6 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/2/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/2/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 21 min from Springfield, MO
- 1 hr 28 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 45 min from Jefferson City, MO
- 1 hr 45 min from Columbia, MO







