Highway K

Clearwater Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: ANNAPOLIS, MO, MO

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$50 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (192 reviews)

Season: May through October

Campers looking to enjoy a scenic stay on the clear waters of the Black River, will enjoy the calming riverside atmosphere at Highway K Park.The campground offers 83 sites, including many with electric hookups and some sites with water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a picnic shelter and playground.Highway K is a few miles upstream of Clearwater Lake on the Black River. Campsites extended over both sides of the river bank, in a lush, wooded area of mixed hardwo

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

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

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

Highway K Park offers scenic riverside camping on the clear waters of the Black River with popular fishing and canoeing opportunities. Google reviewers (4.6/5 stars) praise the well-maintained showers, friendly service, and convenient access to nearby state parks.

Wildlife alert: Green Heron, Bald Eagle, Osprey, American Crow, Eastern Fence Lizard, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Western Rat Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Highway K: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and most sites are reserved Select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking Park is located on both sides of the bridge and accessible via MO Highway K west from Annapolis

Skip Highway K if: You need water or sewer hookups — most sites have neither. You're visiting November through April — campground is seasonal.

Best time to visit Highway K: May through October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) (PIEDMONT, MO), Webb Creek Park (Piedmont, MO), Piedmont Park (PIEDMONT, MO), River Road Park (PIEDMONT, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Highway K

Cell signal at Highway K (ANNAPOLIS, 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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ANNAPOLIS, MO, MO★ 4.1 (192 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Campers looking to enjoy a scenic stay on the clear waters of the Black River, will enjoy the calming riverside atmosphere at Highway K Park.The campground offers 83 sites, including many with electric hookups and some sites with water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a picnic shelter and playground.Highway K is a few miles upstream of Clearwater Lake on the Black River. Campsites extended over both sides of the river bank, in a lush, wooded area of mixed hardwoods.The Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-ins State Park, and the historic Civil War site at Fort Davidson State Park make for an interesting, scenic day trip.Fishing and canoeing are very popular on the river, where campers also enjoy wading out into the clear waters during warmer months.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV96 ft
Hookups58 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDump Station
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 need water or sewer hookups — most sites have neither✕ You're visiting November through April — campground is seasonal

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand and most sites are reserved

Select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking

Park is located on both sides of the bridge and accessible via MO Highway K west from Annapolis

Best: May through October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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: Green Heron, Bald Eagle, Osprey, American Crow, Eastern Fence Lizard, Three-toed Box Turtle, and Western Rat Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Annapolis, MO, follow MO Highway K west for 5 miles. The park will be on the left, and is on both sides of the bridge.

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 Highway K cost per night?+
Highway K costs $14–$50 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Highway K open?+
Highway K is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Highway K have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Highway K?+
Highway K can accommodate RVs up to 96 feet.
How do I make reservations at Highway K?+
Highway K 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 Highway K?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Highway K is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Highway K open, and what are check-in times?+
Highway K is open May through October. 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★ 4.1 (192)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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