Highway K

Campground · Missouri · 81 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Clearwater Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

81
Bookable sites
96 ft
Max rig length
up to 40
People per site
565 ft
Elevation
Black River

Overview

Campers looking to enjoy a scenic stay on the clear waters of the Black River, will enjoy the calming riverside atmosphere at Highway K Park.

Recreation

Fishing and canoeing are very popular on the river, where campers also enjoy wading out into the clear waters during warmer months.

Facilities

The campground offers 83 sites, including many with electric hookups and some sites with water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a picnic shelter and playground.

Natural Features

Highway K is a few miles upstream of Clearwater Lake on the Black River. Campsites extended over both sides of the river bank, in a lush, wooded area of mixed hardwoods.

Nearby Attractions

The Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-ins State Park, and the historic Civil War site at Fort Davidson State Park make for an interesting, scenic day trip.

The facts

  • 81 bookable sites
  • 84 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 site for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 96 ft
  • Up to 40 people per site
  • Loops: A, B, C, D, HIGHWAY K, K

Site types

  • 54 Standard Electric
  • 26 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

84 campsites at Highway K

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
A01AStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft10 🐾
A02AStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
A03AStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
A04AStandard ElectricBack InPaved27 ft10 🐾
A06AStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
A07AStandard ElectricBack InPaved33 ft10 🐾
A08AStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
A09AStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft10 🐾
A10AStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
A11AStandard ElectricBack InPaved37 ft10 🐾
A12AStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
A13AStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
A14AStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
A15AStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
A16AStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
GA1AManagementBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
GA2AManagementBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
B01BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved81 ft10 🐾
B02BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
B03BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved72 ft10 🐾
B04BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B05BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
B06BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
B07BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved38 ft10 🐾
B08BStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft10 🐾
B09BStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B10BStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
B11BStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
B12BStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
B13BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
B14BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
B15BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
B16BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
B17BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved14 ft10 🐾
C01CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved36 ft10 🐾
C02CStandard ElectricBack InPaved43 ft10 🐾
C03CStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
C04CStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
C05CStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft10 🐾
C06CStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
C07CStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft10 🐾
C08CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved39 ft10 🐾
C09CStandard ElectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
C10CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved46 ft10 🐾
C11CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
C12CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved42 ft10 🐾
C13CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved72 ft10 🐾
C14CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved75 ft10 🐾
C15CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
C16CStandard NonelectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
C17CStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft10 🐾
C18CStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
C19CStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft10 🐾
C20CStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved81 ft10 🐾
C21CStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft10 🐾
C22CStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft10 🐾
C23CStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft10 🐾
PA1CManagementPull ThroughPaved40 ft10 🐾
D1DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved60 ft10 🐾
D2DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved60 ft10 🐾
D3DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved60 ft10 🐾
D4DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft10 🐾
D5DStandard NonelectricBack InPaved96 ft10 🐾
S1HIGHWAY KGroup Shelter Electric—Paved—40
K01KStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
K02KStandard ElectricBack InPaved48 ft10 🐾
K03KStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
K04KStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft10 🐾
K05KStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
K06KStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft10 🐾
K07KStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft10 🐾
K08KStandard ElectricBack InPaved46 ft10 🐾
K09KStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
K10KStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
K11KStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft10 🐾
K12KStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
K13KStandard ElectricBack InPaved39 ft10 🐾
K14KStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
K15KStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft10 🐾
K16KStandard ElectricBack InPaved44 ft10 🐾
K17KStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾
K18KStandard ElectricBack InPaved57 ft10 🐾
K19KStandard ElectricBack InPaved63 ft10 🐾
K20KStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft10 🐾

Getting there

From Annapolis, MO, follow MO Highway K west for 5 miles. The park will be on the left, and is on both sides of the bridge.

37.32417, -90.76667 · 37°19'27.0"N 90°46'0.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in2.82.64.45.75.64.34.04.33.73.54.33.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

More photos

Member photos

Common questions about Highway K

Can you reserve a site at Highway K?
Yes, Highway K is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Highway K have?
84 sites in total, of which 81 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Highway K?
96 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Highway K?
Yes, pets are allowed at Highway K.
Does Highway K have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Highway K?
Campfires are allowed at Highway K. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Highway K

Comments

Contact

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.