River Road Park

Clearwater Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: PIEDMONT, MO, MO

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$110 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (260 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.The majority of campsites have 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/river-road-park to be notified when sites open up.

River Road Park offers 110 spacious, well-maintained sites on the Black River below Clearwater Lake, with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, showers, and a boat launch. Google reviewers consistently praise the large paved back-in RV sites and improved walking trails with marked distances.

Wildlife alert: Canada Geese, Green Herons, Purple Martins, Groundhogs, Eastern Moles, and three snake species (Smooth Earthsnake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Common Watersnake) documented in the area. Bald eagles nest year-round near Clearwater Lake.

Insider tips for River Road Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Walking trails start at River Road Park and connect to the Blue Heron trail system with marked distances. Bring a boat or fishing gear to access the Black River and Clearwater Lake from the boat launch.

Skip River Road Park if: You need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You expect guaranteed operations year-round — seasonal operations may affect availability..

Best time to visit River Road Park: Spring — Flowering shrubs and trees (redbud, hawthorn, dogwood, wild plum) enhance the landscape in spring.. Year-round — Campground operates year-round with bald eagles present in all seasons..

Nearby campgrounds: Piedmont Park (PIEDMONT, MO), Webb Creek Park (Piedmont, MO), Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) (PIEDMONT, MO), Highway K (ANNAPOLIS, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at River Road Park

Cell signal at River Road Park (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 (260 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.The majority of campsites have 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 RV120 ft
Hookups113 electric 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 need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You expect guaranteed operations year-round — seasonal operations may affect availability.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Walking trails start at River Road Park and connect to the Blue Heron trail system with marked distances.

Bring a boat or fishing gear to access the Black River and Clearwater Lake from the boat launch.

Best: Spring

Flowering shrubs and trees (redbud, hawthorn, dogwood, wild plum) enhance the landscape in spring.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with bald eagles present in 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: Canada Geese, Green Herons, Purple Martins, Groundhogs, Eastern Moles, and three snake species (Smooth Earthsnake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Common Watersnake) documented in the area. Bald eagles nest year-round near Clearwater Lake.

Location

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

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 River Road Park cost per night?+
River Road Park costs $14–$110 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is River Road Park open?+
River Road Park is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does River Road Park have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at River Road Park?+
River Road Park can accommodate RVs up to 120 feet.
How do I make reservations at River Road Park?+
River Road Park 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 River Road Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at River Road Park is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is River Road Park open, and what are check-in times?+
River Road Park 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 (260)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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