River Road Park

Clearwater Lake, MO · ≈33.2 mi to Poplar Bluff
Sites
110
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
33.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Boaters and water sports enthusiasts
  • Fishing and hunting trips
  • Pet-friendly camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • Campers needing water or sewer hookups
  • Those seeking proximity to town services
  • ADA accessibility required

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

103 Standards
3 Group Shelters3 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 50 people
3 Standards (no Hookups)
1 Group Standard AreaReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming SiteWater Sports
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Poplar Bluff, ~33.2 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

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Overview

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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground