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  3. Bucksaw

Camping at Bucksaw near Clinton

Public campground · Clinton · 145 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The location is geared toward water-oriented recreation but offers a wide range of activities both inside the campground and across the Truman Lake area. A mile-long hiking trail begins across the road from the A & B loop showerhouse (ask the booth attendant for details), and anglers come specifically to this arm of Truman for crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, paddlefish and several species of catfish; the lake is a frequent stop for tournament fishing.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 399 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

120 available sites

120 open of 145 sites
Site B001
RV or tent · Up to 45 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B002
RV or tent · Up to 62 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B003
RV or tent · Up to 68 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B004
RV or tent · Up to 70 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B005
RV or tent · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B006
RV or tent · Up to 61 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B007
RV or tent · Up to 65 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees
Site B008
RV or tent · Up to 57 ft · Up to 10 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$28 for 2 nights
$14/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 145 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
B053
standard electric
✓✓$14
C024
standard electric
✓✓$14
B054
standard electric
✓✓$14
B062
standard electric
✓✓$14
A044
standard electric
✓✓$14
C094
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
A078
standard electric
✓✓$14
B057
standard electric
✓✓$14
B052
standard electric
✓✓$14
B042
standard electric
From $28 for 2 nights
$14/night · Before taxes & fees
120 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

120 openSites from $14/night
Book on Recreation.gov

Amenities & location

  • Flush Toilets
  • Lantern Posts
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Marina
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Showers
Check-in
6:00 PM
Checkout
6:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 128 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

673 SE 803 Rd.
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Bucksaw: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bucksaw?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (138 of 146 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Bucksaw have RV hookups?
128 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bucksaw?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bucksaw?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (138 of 146 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 128 electric, 17 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 17 pull-through, 131 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 paved, 144 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (141 reports), Verizon 1 (117 reports), T-Mobile 2 (88 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 86 sites
Shade
Listing 132 of 134 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $14/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 673 SE 803 Rd. (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (399 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Nice shaded campsite. We truly enjoyed our stay!”

Judi W 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Sparrowfoot

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Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $14/night
$28 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Long Shoal

7.5 mi from Bucksaw (straight-line) 5.0 · 236 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $14/night
$28 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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✓
✓
$14
C092
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
B006
standard electric
✓✓$14
B044
standard electric
✓✓$14
B043
standard electric
✓✓$14
A058
standard electric
✓✓$14
B051
standard electric
✓✓$14
B047
standard electric
✓✓$14
A036
standard electric
✓✓$14
B011
standard electric
✓✓$14
B007
standard electric
✓✓$14
B035
standard electric
✓✓$14
C108
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
A063
standard electric
✓✓$14
C110
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
A074
standard electric
✓✓$14
A055
standard electric
✓✓$14
B063
standard electric
✓✓$14
A033
standard electric
✓✓$14
A048
standard electric
✓✓$14
A050
standard electric
✓✓$14
C103
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
B020
standard electric
✓✓$14
A067
standard electric
✓✓$14
C104
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
A042
standard electric
✓✓$14
A041
standard electric
✓✓$14
A062
standard electric
✓✓$14
A073
standard electric
✓✓$14
C105
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14
C098
standard nonelectric
✓✓$14

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Osage 8 Zipline Canopy Tour The Lake of the Ozarks area · 2 hr · from $90/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 145 sites take tents. See open sites ↑
  • Electric sites: 128 sites have power.

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!
20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 61 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2018 Coachmen Apex Family Getaway Bunkhouse Travel Trailer!
2018 Coachmen Apex Family Getaway Bunkhouse Travel Trailer!

Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 8 · 61 mi from campground

$109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Brand New ( Delivery Available) 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT
Brand New ( Delivery Available) 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 91 mi from campground

$138/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Bucksaw

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Osage 8 Zipline Canopy Tour
Osage 8 Zipline Canopy Tour

The Lake of the Ozarks area · 2 hr · from $90/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Oct 1–Nov 30: RV & Tent $14–$24 per night
  • Peak season Apr 15–Sep 30: RV & Tent $20–$35 per night

Seasonal loop closures in this window: B (Nov 2026); C (Nov 2026); A (Nov 2026).

Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Bucksaw

For May weekends, book about 118 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 33 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
April23 days ahead74 days ahead32 days ahead91 days ahead
May33 days ahead118 days ahead50 days ahead131 days ahead
June18 days ahead68 days ahead26 days ahead100 days ahead
July15 days ahead48 days ahead29 days ahead93 days ahead
August13 days ahead66 days ahead15 days ahead82 days ahead
September19 days ahead63 days ahead20 days ahead80 days ahead
October4 days ahead18 days ahead8 days ahead77 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (24,878 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Compare site types

145 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites with electric

Tent or RV, with power

128 sites · $14, $24/night

103 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

17 sites · $14/night

17 open Nov 13–Nov 15