Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri
River Road Park
Army Corps of Engineers · Missouri, United States
- Sites
- 116
- Hookups
- 107 electric, 36 with water, 3 no hookups
- Season
- March 15 to October 30
- Max RV length
- 120 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 482 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Clearwater Lake
- Nearest town
- PIEDMONT
- Address
- RR 3 BOX 3559D, PIEDMONT, MO, 63957-9559
- Phone
- 573-223-7777 (CLEARWATER LAKE PROJECT OFFICE) RIVER ROAD PARK GATE HOUSE(573-223-4424
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming, Water Skiing
113 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 29° | 7° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 31° | -6° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 42° | 20° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 49° | 30° | 85° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 62° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 69° | 55° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 73° | 63° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 71° | 62° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 67° | 52° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 50° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 41° | 18° | 78° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 34° | 14° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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