River Road Park
River Road Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.13361, -90.76694
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 573-223-7777 (CLEARWATER LAKE PROJECT OFFICE) RIVER ROAD PARK GATE HOUSE(573-223-4424
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About River Road Park
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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Missouri Department of Natural Rresources · 27 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 23 designated routes (20 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Bluff View(Clearwater Lake) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Highway K | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 13 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Highway K | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Highway K | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Markham Springs | National forest campground | 14 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.