Established Camping
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
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.
Facilities
Piedmont Park Campground offers 97 sites, including many with electric and water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, picnic shelters, a boat ramp, playgrounds and a swimming area.
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.
Location
Piedmont Park is located in Missouri
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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageLast on 8/8/25
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Current River Recreation Area
1 hr 18 min away
Turner's mill
1 hr 41 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Cape Girardeau
- 2 hrs 17 min from St. Louis
- 2 hrs 17 min from Jonesboro
- 2 hrs 39 min from Paducah
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageLast on 8/8/25
- VerizonLTESome 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
- 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
