River Road Park
- Nearest town
- Piedmont, MO · 4.1 mi
- Elevation
- 466 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.13361, -90.76694
About this place
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.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, March 15, 2026 to October 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $14.00 |
| Standard Electric | $40.00 |
| Group Shelter Electric | $50.00 |
| Group Standard Area Electric | $110.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 102
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Dump station present
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 120
- Number of campsites
- 116
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Pull-through spaces
- 14
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Park | 0.6 mi | Limited confidence |
| Webb Creek Park | 2.5 mi | Limited confidence |
| Bluff View(clearwater Lake) | 3.6 mi | Limited confidence |
| Highway K | 13 mi | Limited confidence |
| RV Dump Station | 17 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.