Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)

Clearwater Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: PIEDMONT, MO, MO

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$50 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (108 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.Bluff View Campground offers 60 sites, including many with electric and water hookups.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bluff-viewclearwater-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Bluff View Campground on Clearwater Lake offers excellent fishing, swimming, boating, and picnicking opportunities with a scenic nature trail through hardwood trees. The campground is a federal facility with year-round access and affordable rates at $14/night.

Wildlife alert: Bald eagles nest year-round at Clearwater Lake. White-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild boar, and various snake species (Smooth Earthsnake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Common Watersnake) are present in the area.

Insider tips for Bluff View(Clearwater Lake): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Start at the Bluff View Nature Trail trailhead located at the campground for wildlife viewing opportunities Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite electric hookup availability at some sites

Skip Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) if: You require full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups. You cannot arrive early—seasonal operations and federal booking requirements mean availability is limited.

Best time to visit Bluff View(Clearwater Lake): Year-round — Campground operates year-round with bald eagles remaining in the area throughout all seasons.

Nearby campgrounds: Webb Creek Park (Piedmont, MO), Piedmont Park (PIEDMONT, MO), River Road Park (PIEDMONT, MO), Highway K (ANNAPOLIS, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)

Cell signal at Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) (PIEDMONT, MO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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PIEDMONT, MO, MO★ 4.4 (108 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Bluff View Campground offers 60 sites, including many with electric and water hookups.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV210 ft
Hookups54 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump StationBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
ShowersFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups✕ You cannot arrive early—seasonal operations and federal booking requirements mean availability is limited

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Start at the Bluff View Nature Trail trailhead located at the campground for wildlife viewing opportunities

Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups despite electric hookup availability at some sites

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with bald eagles remaining in the area throughout all seasons

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald eagles nest year-round at Clearwater Lake. White-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild boar, and various snake species (Smooth Earthsnake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Common Watersnake) are present in the area.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Clearwater Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Clearwater Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) cost per night?+
Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) costs $14–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) open?+
Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)?+
Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) can accommodate RVs up to 210 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)?+
Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bluff View(Clearwater Lake)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) open, and what are check-in times?+
Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$14 /night★ 4.4 (108)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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