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River Road Park
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 · 37.13361, -90.76694 · Map |
| Sites | 110 public sites counted from the federal listing — 103 standard electric; 3 standard nonelectric; 3 group shelter electric; 1 group standard area 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 113 of 110 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 36 of 110 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 110 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 110 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 120 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 113 sites · 30 ft: 111 sites · 35 ft: 109 sites · 40 ft: 104 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 113 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 573-223-7777 (CLEARWATER LAKE PROJECT OFFICE) RIVER ROAD PARK GATE HOUSE(573-223-4424 |
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 2026-10-16.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Piedmont, MO, follow state highway HH for 6 miles. Campground will be located just below Clearwater Lake Dam. Follow signs into campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · PIEDMONT MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWebb Creek Park
3 mi straight-line · Piedmont MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBluff View(Clearwater Lake)
4 mi straight-line · PIEDMONT MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHighway K
13 mi straight-line · ANNAPOLIS MissouriFSU.S. Forest ServiceFuchs House
14 mi straight-line · Wiliamsville Missouri
Trip Card — River Road Park
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 113 |
| Max RV | Up to 120 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 110 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232691 · 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.