With sites accessible by car, boat, or foot, Highway K Campground operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-September within the Army Corps of Engineers' Clearwater Recreation Area. The facility divides into two distinct sections along the Black River, with nightly rates ranging from $14 to $50 depending on site selection and hookups.
The East campground features mature trees and tighter spacing better suited for smaller RVs, while the newer West section accommodates larger rigs up to 96 feet with more open sites and full hookups. Both areas provide electric and water connections, though campers with 40-foot RVs report successfully navigating the older section by watching for low branches. Rocky ground in primitive areas can challenge tent campers requiring stakes.
River access sits just minutes from all sites, drawing visitors for swimming and fishing along the Black River. The campground maintains proximity to Annapolis for basic supplies, though cell service requires a 10-minute drive to town according to recent visitors. Kristine K. notes "River access nearby was really nice" despite the connectivity limitations.
Reservations help secure preferred sites during peak season, particularly those closest to the water. The facility allows pets and campfires, with a dump station available for RV travelers.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundHighway K is located in Missouri
Directions
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.
Address
5347 Co. Rd. 452
Annapolis, MO 63620
Coordinates
37.3241667 N
90.7666667 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 56 min from St. Louis, MO
- 2 hrs 36 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 2 hrs 41 min from Jefferson City, MO
