Campground

Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)

Clearwater Lake · PIEDMONT · Missouri — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
62
Electric sites
54
Water hookups
35
Pull-through
1
Group Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Bluff View Campground on Clearwater Lake greets visitors with excellent camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking opportunities. Local wildlife includes wetland waterfowl, fox, deer, turkey, and geese. Bald eagles nest at Clearwater, and remain in the area year-round. Recreation A trailhead for the Bluff View Nature Trail begins at the campground. This is a wonderful loop trail to look for wildlife among a mix of towering hardwood trees. Facilities Bluff View Campground offers 60 sites, including many with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, interpretive trail, public phones and a swimming area.Natural Features The lake, surrounded by the picturesque hills of the Ozarks, is fed by the Black River. Average temperatures range from 33 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit in March, and 65 to 92 degrees in summer. Nearby Attractions In the area, campers enjoy visiting traditional drive-in movie theaters, the Sam A. Baker State Park, local golf courses, and the historic Civil War site at Fort Benton.

Getting there

The campground is located 7 miles northwest of Piedmont, MO. From Piedmont on Highway 49, go 1 mile to Highway AA and turn left. Drive 6 miles on Highway AA, and the road will end in Bluff View Park.

Elevation
603 ft
Contact
(573) 223-7777
Clearwater Lake office

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

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