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Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park, near Piedmont, Missouri, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of relaxation and adventure. The campground offers a variety of sites for both tents and RVs, complete with picnic tables and fire pits, making it easy to kick back and enjoy some quality time around the fire.

One of the highlights here is the swimming beach, which has a designated area free from boat traffic. Families love it, with one visitor noting, “The water was a great temperature and the sand was clean.” If fishing is your thing, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to cast a line and reel in some catches.

The campground is surrounded by beautiful nature, with lots of trees providing shade at many sites. While the facilities are basic, visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the shower house and the availability of latrine-style toilets throughout the park. Just keep in mind that cell service can be spotty, so it’s a good idea to unplug and enjoy the scenery.

Piedmont Park is open from mid-April to the end of September, making it a perfect summer getaway. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, you’ll find a friendly atmosphere and plenty of activities to keep you entertained.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Clearwater Lake

Overview

Piedmont Park is a spacious, activity-dense recreation area on the shores of Missouri's Clearwater Lake. Water sport enthusiasts love the lakes diverse offerings, from boating to jet skiing and canoeing to swimming. Clearwater is considered a "wilderness lake" because it lacks private boat docks and offers plenty of unspoiled shorelines to explore. The beautiful area is enhanced each spring by flowering shrubs and trees like the redbud, hawthorn, dogwood and wild plum.

Recreation

Wildlife viewing is popular with wetland waterfowl, fox, deer and geese. Picnicking is also a favorite pastime, as is lounging on the beach, boating and fishing.

Natural Features

Visitors can sit under the shade of a sycamore or maple tree and look out across the lake to the lush but rugged terrain of the Ozark foothills. The vicinity is noted for the grandeur of its hills, natural springs, and general outdoor beauty. The shoreline is studded with high picturesque bluffs covered with sweet williams, indented bays and quiet 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.

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Location

Piedmont Park is located in Missouri

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Piedmont, MO, follow Missouri State Highway HH. Travel on Highway HH for 6 miles to the top of the dam. Turn right and follow signs into campground.

Address

821 Co. Rd. 418
Piedmont, MO 63957-9559

Coordinates

37.1425 N
90.7702778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Apr. 10, 2023

Boating, Swimming, & Fishing

We stayed here when the Clear Water Lake was at record flooding level, boat docks were cut off from any foot traffic. So we had the campground mostly to ourselves. Bald Eagle flew above us! Nice place.

SiteC10
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2020

Family weekend

My family and I had a fun time at Piedmont Park. The swimming beach was the main attraction for us. The beach has a designated swimming area that boats can’t access. Due to the water level the beach had a bit of an incline. The water was a great temperature and the sand was clean. No alcohol allowed on the beach. We stayed right next to the beach in site A15. Spot was lacking shade but made up for it with the view. Site includes concrete picnic table, pavilion over said table, fire pit, 30 amp electric, and paved pad (very roomy). Only one shower house for all 3 loops. 4 shower stalls (one ADA) and 2 flush toilets. There are latrine style toilets throughout the park but they smelled like they needed to be pumped.

  • Review photo of Piedmont Park by Jon L., August 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Piedmont Park by Jon L., August 4, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2019

Awesome swim beach!

Our kids had a lot of fun swimming here! The fishing was also excellent! Very easy to drive to and plenty of parking! Definitely recommend and would stay here again!

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2019

Shade and clean

All of the sites were pretty well shaded and there are lots to choose from. The shower house is clean and up-to-date. Nice handicap showers. The sites are kept clean. Drawback is no cell signal. And no attendees present on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They are experimenting with a new phone system at the gate house. They need to get the kinks worked out.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Piedmont Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Piedmont Park has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Piedmont Park?

    Piedmont Park allows vehicles up to 120 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Piedmont Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Piedmont Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Piedmont Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Piedmont Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Piedmont Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Piedmont Park?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Piedmont Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Piedmont Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Piedmont Park?

    There are 98 campsites at Piedmont Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts