Bucksaw Campground
Harry S. Truman Lake · Missouri · 146 sites
Photos: US Army Corps of Engineers via Recreation.gov
Overview
Bucksaw Campground is a US Army Corps of Engineers campground in Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri, with 146 sites in 3 loops. Mostly shady: most sites have good shade. T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T report coverage at every site.
111 of 145 sites shaded
16 of 145 sites in full sun
69 of 145 sites with clear sky
Map of the campground
Every site from the Recreation.gov listing. Choose a layer to see it across the campground; tap a site to open it in Roam.
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Questions
Which sites at Bucksaw Campground are the shadiest?
Most of them. 111 of 145 sites have good shade, much of it from the afternoon sun; the other 34 are more open.
See the tree canopy in RoamWhich sites at Bucksaw Campground get the most sun?
Only a few. 16 of 145 sites are truly sunny and 27 more get some sun; the rest are shaded.
See the tree canopy in RoamWill Starlink work at Bucksaw Campground?
At some sites. About 69 of 145 sites have a clear gap in the trees for Starlink and 54 a partial one; the rest sit under trees. Satellite texting on a phone needs less open sky, but still works best from the most open spot you can find. This is our estimate from tree heights — check with the Starlink app's obstruction check when you arrive.
See the tree canopy in RoamWhich sites at Bucksaw Campground are the most level?
29 of 145 sites are flat, and 78 more have a gentle slope most RVs can level with blocks; 38 are steeper, better for tents. Sites that take RVs or trailers fit rigs up to 80 ft.
See the slope at each site in RoamDoes Bucksaw Campground have cell service?
Yes. T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T all report coverage at every site at Bucksaw Campground. That's the coverage each carrier reports to the FCC, not a measured signal, so under trees or below a ridge it can be weaker.
See the coverage map in RoamWhen is the best time to see fall color at Bucksaw Campground?
October. In a typical year the leaves around Bucksaw Campground are at their best in early to mid October, though any one fall can run a week or two early or late. Much of the forest here stays green, so expect color in patches. Roam’s fall foliage map shows how far the color has come this week, free every September through November.
See this week’s fall color in RoamWhat’s the weather like at Bucksaw Campground in October?
In October, expect highs around 69°F and lows around 46°F, with about 3.4 inches of rain over the month. Every month’s averages are in Roam Premium.
Open Bucksaw in RoamCampground facts
- Sites
- 146 in 3 loops
- Kinds
- 146 for RVs or trailers
- Hookups
- 129 with electric
- Longest rig
- 80 ft
- Accessible
- 8 sites
- Elevation
- 724–755 ft
- Every site
- Pets allowed · Check-in 6 PM, check-out 6 PM
- Managed by
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Booking
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
How we know Sources and limits
Shade, sun and Starlink are our estimates from Meta and the World Resources Institute’s canopy-height model (about 2 m pixels, from satellite imagery calibrated with space lidar; CC BY 4.0). From 2 m above each site we trace 72 lines out to 60 m and note the tallest tree in each direction. Shade counts trees overhead, the canopy within 30 m and how much of the afternoon sky is blocked. Sun counts how open the southern sky is. Starlink needs open sky above 35°, with the northern half counted twice because US dishes tilt north, and we keep the best spot within 8 m of the site’s post. The model sees tree heights only, not trunks, buildings or hills, so check with the Starlink app when you arrive.
Slope is the ground at each site’s post over about 4 m, from USGS 3DEP 1 m lidar: level under 2%, gentle to 4% (most rigs level on blocks), sloped to 8% (fine for a tent), steep beyond.
Cell coverage is from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (carrier filings as downloaded May 2026): each site is tested against each carrier’s modelled outdoor 4G/5G coverage. It is what the carriers report, not a measured signal.
Fall color is the typical peak from NASA’s MODIS satellite record of when leaves change (2001–2023), limited to deciduous and mixed forest with USGS land cover (NLCD), calibrated to the USA National Phenology Network’s ground reports of colored leaves (CC BY 4.0). It is an average of many autumns, so the page gives a window, not a date.
Weather is NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals for the campground. Sites and facts are from Recreation.gov’s open data (July 2026). Map imagery: USGS The National Map. Photos: Recreation.gov.
From the campground’s Recreation.gov listing: “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. 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.”
Page data as of October 15, 2026. Full source notes are in each layer’s info in the app.