BLUFF VIEW(CLEARWATER LAKE)
Piedmont, Missouri · US Army Corps of Engineers
Photo: Recreation.gov
About
Bluff View Campground on Clearwater Lake greets visitors with excellent camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking opportunities. Local wildlife includes wetland waterfowl, fox, deer, turkey, and geese. Bald eagles nest at Clearwater, and remain in the area year-round.Bluff View Campground offers 60 sites, including many with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, interpretive trail, public phones and a swimming area.The lake, surrounded by the picturesque hills of the Ozarks, is fed by the Black River. Average temperatures range from 33 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit in March, and 65 to 92 degrees in summer.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.A trailhead for the Bluff View Nature Trail begins at the campground. This is a wonderful loop trail to look for wildlife among a mix of towering hardwood trees.
Directions
The campground is located 7 miles northwest of Piedmont, MO. From Piedmont on Highway 49, go 1 mile to Highway AA and turn left. Drive 6 miles on Highway AA, and the road will end in Bluff View Park.
Location
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.
Details
- State
- Missouri
- City / area
- Piedmont
- Agency
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- Parent area
- Clearwater Lake
- Campsites
- 59
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $14–$50 / night
- Rating
- 4.36 / 5 (134 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- Webb Creek Park 4.0 km away · dump mentioned
- PIEDMONT PARK 4.7 km away · dump mentioned
- RIVER ROAD PARK 5.7 km away · dump mentioned
- HIGHWAY K 15.9 km away · dump mentioned
- FUCHS HOUSE 28.0 km away
- Lower Current District Backcountry Campsites 28.4 km away