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Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — PIEDMONT · Missouri · Clearwater Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Clearwater Lake |
| Location | PIEDMONT · Missouri · Clearwater Lake · 37.18194, -90.78944 · Map |
| Sites | 59 public sites counted from the federal listing — 50 standard electric; 8 standard nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 54 of 59 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 35 of 59 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 59 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 59 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 210 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 61 sites · 30 ft: 61 sites · 35 ft: 60 sites · 40 ft: 60 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 61 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 573-223-7777 (CLEARWATER PROJECT OFFICE) 573-223-4459 (BLUFF VIEW GATEHOUSE) |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · Piedmont MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersPiedmont Park
3 mi straight-line · PIEDMONT MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRiver Road Park
4 mi straight-line · Piedmont MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHighway K
10 mi straight-line · ANNAPOLIS MissouriFSU.S. Forest ServiceFuchs House
17 mi straight-line · Wiliamsville Missouri
Trip Card — Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)
PIEDMONT · Missouri · Clearwater Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | PIEDMONT · Missouri · Clearwater Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 54 |
| Max RV | Up to 210 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 59 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232530 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.