Campground

River Road Park

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

River Road Park campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at River Road Park

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 5:24 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    67/107 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    62/99 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    68/107 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    73/107 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    47/107 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Limited
    10/107 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

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

Campsites
116
Electric sites
113
Water hookups
36
Pull-through
14
Group Shelter ElectricGroup Standard Area ElectricStandard ElectricStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Set on the banks of a calming river, just below the entertaining Clearwater Lake lies River Road Park, known as a jolly ol' place to camp. The beautiful area is enhanced each spring by flowering shrubs and trees like the redbud, hawthorn, dogwood and wild plum. And bald eagles stay year-round and are known to nest near the lake.Recreation Look for wildlife and pretty landscapes on the Black River Hike and Bike Trail. The trail starts at River Road Park and connects with the Blue Heron and Bottomland interpretive trails. Wildlife includes wetland waterfowl, fox, deer and geese. The lake and river below provide excellent fishing, swimming and canoeing. Facilities The majority of campsites have electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, picnic shelters, a boat ramp, and a playground. Three group picnic shelters are available for reservation, and these also come with electricity. Natural Features River Road Park near Clearwater Lake lies below the dam on the Black River. The lake's shoreline is studded with picturesque bluffs covered in sweet william flowers, indented bays, and serene coves. 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

From Piedmont, MO, follow state highway HH for 6 miles. Campground will be located just below Clearwater Lake Dam. Follow signs into campground.

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

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

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