Bluff View(clearwater Lake)

Campground · Missouri · 59 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Clearwater Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

59
Bookable sites
210 ft
Max rig length
up to 40
People per site
1
Accessible site
603 ft
Elevation
Bluff View Park

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

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.

The facts

  • 59 bookable sites
  • 62 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 site for day use only
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 210 ft
  • Up to 40 people per site
  • Loops: A, B, C, D

Site types

  • 50 Standard Electric
  • 8 Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Management
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

62 campsites at Bluff View(clearwater Lake)

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
A01AStandard ElectricBack InPaved75 ft10 🐾
A02AStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
A03AStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
A04AStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
A05AStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft10 🐾
A06AStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft10 🐾
A07AStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
A08AStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
A09AStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft10 🐾
A10AStandard ElectricBack InPaved105 ft10 🐾
A11AManagementBack InGravel75 ft10 🐾
A12AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
A13AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
A14AManagementBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
S1AGroup Shelter ElectricBack InPaved—40
B01BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B02BStandard ElectricBack InPaved66 ft10 🐾
B03BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B04BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B05BStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
B06BStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
B07BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B08BStandard ElectricBack InPaved66 ft10 🐾
B09BStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft10 🐾
B10BStandard ElectricBack InPaved72 ft10 🐾
B11BStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft10 🐾
B12BStandard ElectricBack InPaved75 ft10 🐾
B13BStandard ElectricBack InPaved66 ft10 🐾
B14BStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft10 🐾
B15BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B16BStandard ElectricBack InPaved66 ft10 🐾
B17BStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
B18BStandard ElectricBack InPaved70 ft10 🐾
B19BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B20BStandard ElectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
C01CStandard ElectricBack InGravel57 ft10 🐾
C02CStandard ElectricBack InGravel90 ft10 🐾
C03CStandard ElectricBack InGravel66 ft10 🐾
C04CStandard ElectricBack InGravel81 ft10 🐾
C05CStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel210 ft10 🐾
C06CStandard ElectricBack InGravel69 ft10 🐾
C07CStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft10 🐾
C08CStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft10 🐾
C09CStandard ElectricBack InGravel120 ft10 🐾
C10CStandard ElectricBack InGravel96 ft10 🐾
C11CStandard ElectricBack InGravel84 ft10 🐾
C12CStandard ElectricBack InGravel60 ft10 🐾
C13CStandard ElectricBack InGravel81 ft10 🐾
C14CStandard ElectricBack InGravel78 ft10 🐾
C15CStandard ElectricBack InPaved81 ft10♿ 🐾
C16CStandard ElectricBack InPaved90 ft10 🐾
C17CStandard ElectricBack InPaved90 ft10 🐾
C18CStandard ElectricBack InPaved93 ft10 🐾
C19CStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
D01DManagementBack InGravel90 ft10 🐾
D02DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel84 ft10 🐾
D03DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel90 ft10 🐾
D04DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel108 ft10 🐾
D05DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel93 ft10 🐾
D06DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel84 ft10 🐾
D07DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel84 ft10 🐾
GA1DStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft20 🐾

Getting there

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.

37.18194, -90.78944 · 37°10'55.0"N 90°47'22.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434858697785898880705746
Low °F232735445463686657453527
Precip in3.43.24.75.35.03.94.63.33.83.44.63.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bluff View(clearwater Lake)

Can you reserve a site at Bluff View(clearwater Lake)?
Yes, Bluff View(clearwater Lake) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bluff View(clearwater Lake) have?
62 sites in total, of which 59 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Bluff View(clearwater Lake)?
210 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bluff View(clearwater Lake)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bluff View(clearwater Lake).
Does Bluff View(clearwater Lake) have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Bluff View(clearwater Lake)?
Campfires are allowed at Bluff View(clearwater Lake). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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