Campsite Odds

Campground · MO

BUCKSAW

MO · Harry S. Truman Lake

BUCKSAW is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (6/10) and eases to its lowest in July (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr6
  5. May6
  6. Jun4
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 129 electric sites
  • 86 water hookups
  • 17 sewer hookups
  • 148 RV sites
  • 8 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 83 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, HUNTING

Location

Where it is