Openings · last 7 days
58
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 58 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233441
When Bucksaw reopens
Bucksaw's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
113
Openings · last 90 days
122
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 38 of 122 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (31.1%), with Monday (24) and Tuesday (22) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 37 of 122 detected openings (30.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–17 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| C064 | 14 | 11.5% |
| B039 | 12 | 9.8% |
| A062 | 8 | 6.6% |
| B044 | 6 | 4.9% |
| C063 | 6 | 4.9% |
Site C064 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026 · of 146 monitored sites
Of the 10,730 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026): 9,294 open for online reservation · 856 reserved · 580 closed.
Where the open windows are
13.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 9,294 of 10,730 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026Not open online13.4%
Open site-nights9,294 / 10,730
Reserved (of online inventory)856 / 10,150
Weekday openings5,496
Weekend openings3,798
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 5,496 fall on weekdays and 3,798 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 4,086 of 4,495 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 145 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 144 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 144 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 144 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 144 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| A029 | 70 |
| A030 | 70 |
| A031 | 70 |
| A032 | 70 |
| A033 | 70 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
9,294 open site-nights across 145 sites at Bucksaw, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 408 2-night, 392 3-night, 321 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site A029.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 87 ft. 145 sites take 25 ft, 145 sites take 35 ft, 145 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 145 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A029 | 65 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A030 | 59 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A031 | 50 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A032 | 50 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A033 | 45 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A034 | 50 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A036 | 44 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A037 | 55 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A038 | 62 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A039 | 60 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A040 | 53 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A041 | 57 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A042 | 55 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A044 | 76 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A046 | 52 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A047 | 47 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A048 | 40 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A050 | 46 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A051 | 48 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A054 | 61 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A055 | 63 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A056 | 61 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A064 | 65 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A066 | 50 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A069 | 63 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A070 | 48 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A071 | 63 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A072 | 40 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A073 | 54 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A074 | 60 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A075 | 51 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A076 | 63 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A077 | 68 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B006 | 61 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B008 | 57 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B021 | 70 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B024 | 61 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B025 | 68 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B027 | 68 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B030 | 71 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B042 | 62 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| B044 | 61 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C018 | 58 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C021 | 58 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C024 | 58 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C025 | 56 ft | Yes | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C032 | 70 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C088 | 66 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C090 | 55 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C092 | 55 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C094 | 55 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C096 | 55 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C109 | 60 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C111 | 60 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| C113 | 57 ft | None | 70 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +58 more |
| A057 | 62 ft | Yes | 68 | 46 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +56 more |
| A078 | 68 ft | Yes | 68 | 39 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +56 more |
| B001 | 45 ft | Yes | 68 | 46 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +56 more |
| B003 | 68 ft | Yes | 68 | 46 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +56 more |
| B004 | 70 ft | Yes | 68 | 46 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +56 more |
About Bucksaw
Overview
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.
146 monitored sitesRVs up to 87 ft128 with hookups130 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
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.
673 Se 803 Rd., Clinton, MO 64735660-477-3402
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bucksaw?
Reservations for Bucksaw are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 9,294 of 10,730 tracked site-nights are open (86.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 122 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Bucksaw?
Campsite Sniper detected 58 site-date openings at Bucksaw in the last 7 days, 113 over 30 days and 122 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Bucksaw?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 38 of 122 (31.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bucksaw?
392 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site A029. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bucksaw fit a 35-foot RV?
145 of the 145 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 87 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bucksaw?
October 2026, with 4,086 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,495.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Bucksaw?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-17 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Bucksaw?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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