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State Park
Bluff View(clearwater Lake)
Clearwater Lake — Bluff View · Piedmont, MO
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- Operator website
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- Reservations:573-223-7777 (CLEARWATER PROJECT OFFICE) 573-223-4459 (BLUFF VIEW GATEHOUSE)
- Operator:573-223-7777
- Address:93 Hwy AA · Piedmont, MO · 63957
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About
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.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Wifi
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 4:00 PM
Check-out 3:00 PM
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (62)
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