Bucksaw Campground CLOSED

Just got a call from Bucksaw. The campground is closed at 6PM Friday account high lake level. No camping. (They cancelled my site reservation and credited the fee back) They are closing it because the sewage lift stations will discharge directly into the lake if not shut down. Also, the launch ramp is closed now.
Kinda kills spring crappie camp. :dono

I got a call from a CDC member who said the lake is in pretty good shape debris-wise at Bucksaw for now. I passed over the lake on the way to Springfield and back on Hwy. 13 yesterday. There were big rafts of trees, limbs, brush and whatever else has been dumped in the lake moving toward the dam. In a week or two you will be able to walk across the lake on the debris in front of the dam the way it was a couple years ago.

THAT SUCKS! I wasn't going to be there but I still hate to hear that!

Damn so what happens now?

It looks like they found a new place at Eagle Nest campground. They are even going to let us put up the tent. Camp IS STILL ON!! (for now)

Outstanding!

Whoa, just got the truck and boat packed up and saw this. Called Bucksaw and or room is still good to go (kitchenette), guess this is a good year to have a room that FLOATS. Should be heading out in about 45 min, see ya all there.:fish

yeah glad we have the suite at the lodge, think we will be dry there.

LOOK OUT eagles nest here comes the whole darn crew. Gona be a ripple in the ozone when we get done.

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Originally Posted by day dreamer

LOOK OUT eagles nest here comes the whole darn crew. Gona be a ripple in the ozone when we get done.

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The days of major hoo-rahing are in the past. I haven't seen a blow up sex doll bungeed to a boat seat in years. :Rofl

I just went down and checked in on the crew. Looks like it will make a great back up for this years camp. We have been through worse than a little high water for camps. Great area for setting up the big tent. Campsites were nice and dry even after all the rain we have had. Shower hoiuse/bathrooms pretty close to where the gathering area/tent /meals will be. So come on down and let the fun begin.

NEWS RELEASE:
Truman Lake Flood/Facility Closure Report

WARSAW, Mo.— Lake Level – currently 725.08 and rising, total current release – 0 cfs. Estimated projection is 728.74 by Sunday 5/7 with releases possible.

Boat Ramps
High Water Ramps, which are located at Shawnee Bend, Berry Bend, and Talley Bend, will be open beginning today. The Osage Arm is seeing lots of drift coming into the lake. Talley Bend high water ramp may be inundated with drift wood until inflows diminish. All other day use fee ramps are closed.

Marinas and Truman State Park
Please call individual marinas for status on their facilities. Please check with the Harry S. Truman State Park at 660-438-7711 regarding the status of their facilities.

Equestrian Trails and ATV Park
Berry Bend Equestrian Park is currently open; however, high water may affect some of the trails. Horse riders will need to use caution while riding trails.
Cooper Creek ATV Area will close by the weekend. Users will need to use caution as a portion of the riding area is inundated with flood water.

Corps of Engineers Campgrounds
Windsor Crossing is closed.
Sparrowfoot is partially open but does have some inundated roads and campsites.
Bucksaw will be closed later today.
Long Shoal will be closed later today.
Talley Bend will close, possibly by this weekend.
Osage Bluff is partially open but does have some inundated roads and sites.
Berry Bend South is partially open.
Berry Bend Equestrian will likely close by this weekend.
Thibaut Point is partially open but does have inundated sites and roadways.
Swimming Beaches
The beaches will remain closed until further notice.

Additional Information
Check us out on Facebook: Harry S Truman Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers. If you have questions about campsites you may call the reservation service toll- free at 1-877-444-6777 or online at Federal recreation, camping and tour reservation information - Recreation.gov. For daily lake information you may contact 1-660-438-7317 ext. 2 or 404 - File or directory not found.. You may reach the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center at 660-438-2216.

Some back roads are inundated with lake water. Use caution and do not attempt to drive through water. Also, boaters should remain alert to large quantities of drift and other floating debris.

Man, I looked 4-5 days ago, it was like 710-712. Jumped right on up. Last time it was that High, I fished around Beagle in Otter Creek.

We are all at the Eaglesnest on hwy 7......game on

we are NOT going to let a lil rain and flooding stop the crew from socializing, telling Lies I mean fishing stories or having a great time! Looking forward to it!

Party on Garth.

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Originally Posted by Clownfish

Whoa, just got the truck and boat packed up and saw this. Called Bucksaw and or room is still good to go (kitchenette), guess this is a good year to have a room that FLOATS. Should be heading out in about 45 min, see ya all there.:fish

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I would recall them. The boat dock is closed. they gave us a refund for tonight at the floating motel and 2 nights for the boat space. I was advised to take my boat out last night so that it why I got the second night refund plus I was willing to take a credit rather than a cash refund.

The dock was closing noon today as the water was going to be over the parking lot and no more floating walk ramps. Is what I heard.

Tell every one hi, but for health reasons and the closing of the boat dock I drove home today. I enjoyed meeting every one new and old members.