6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Clearwater Lake glamping opportunities include upscale accommodations at Bluff View and Kempers Hideaway Resort, both offering premium glamping campsites in the Piedmont area. Bluff View Campground provides waterfront glamping with electricity, water hookups, and picnic tables at each site, while Kempers Hideaway Resort features fully-equipped glamping setups with modern amenities including electric hookups, sewer connections, running water, and shower facilities. Both locations welcome pets and provide fire rings for evening gatherings. The sites offer a blend of comfort and nature with thoughtful touches like picnic tables, trash service, and drinking water access. One reviewer noted, "Owners are very friendly and accommodating. Such a wonderful, quiet and relaxing get away we had."
Sam A. Baker State Park stands out with glamping accommodations near pristine waterways, making it popular for families seeking upscale outdoor experiences. The park maintains exceptionally clean facilities with access to clear swimming areas, hiking trails, and a well-stocked camp store selling essentials and snacks. Beaver Springs Campground adds another glamping option with sites bordered by a spring branch and situated just one mile from Clearwater Lake access. Guests enjoy amenities like a swimming pool, clean bathhouses, and tall pines providing natural shade. Activities include kayaking, swimming, fishing, and biking on maintained trails. According to a camper, "It is clean and everyone there is friendly. They have a nice gift shop and some great places to swim."
"Had a great area to roast s’mores and sit around the campfire at night"
"Easy access to the sand bar from the campground. Our site had electricity but no water. Fill up on the way in. Did not use the bathhouse due to COVID19. Be sure and check out the stars at night!"
Available this weekend
from $14 - $46 / night
"Ggreat area to walk"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $50 / night
"Bathrooms were very clean and well lit."
from $70 - $80 / night
"Pool, clean bath house, ice, fire wood, etc. Bordered by a spring branch and just a mile from Clearwater lake access. Has several cabins and one RV for rent."
from $18 - $85 / night
"Full hook up, shade and near river. Plenty of room on the gravel bar to have fun. We floated. They picked us up and dropped us off at our camp sites since we had a large group."
"Really, with campsite prices from $12.79 (for the family camping area) to $16.00 (for the loud area with no quiet hours, nicknamed the Zoo) per person, per night most people not looking for this experience"
from $11 - $65 / night
"Has limited outhouses and bathroom but if you love quieter spaces- Don’t pass this one by."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $20 / night
"We have everything from glamping tents right on the river bluff (photos attached) to 12 fully equipped cabins with hot tubs overlooking the 22 acre lake with a beach and activities (photos attached) We"
"The lake and St. Francis river are crystal clear. Watched the baby deer, and listen to thw owls at night. "
Available this weekend
from $48 - $295 / night
"My favorite part of Marble creek is the low noise, low traffic and you can always find a spot open. A few of the sights are right on the water which is a nice perk."
"There is hiking, it is in a National Forest that allows Dispersed Camping outside designated areas and off roads."
from $10 - $20 / night
"Right off the Current River, walking distant to downtown Van Buren."
"The little store where you check in is so convenient for anything you may have forgotten...and the staff is friendly and helpful!!"
"Large primitive sites with plenty of space and access to community water pump in each area. Full RV hookup sites with room for tent camping friends. Trash pickup."
"Bring your own bedding. Outside there is a big water spigot, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. You have access to the "beach" on the crystal clear Black River."
from $10 - $15 / night
TravelerThe camp sites are full hook up with good size lots. Lots of room for dogs to run. They have hiking trails, lake for paddle boarding or kayaks( free to use on site), mini golf( have to supply own balls they have putters) 9 hole golf course,and Disc golf. The pool and shower house with game rooms are clean and showers open 24/7. Grounds keepers go a fantastic job
TravelerAs with every Mo State park we've been to so far, it is perfect. Easy access to the river for fishing and swimming. RV sites have electrical and water hookups. Some have sewage as well. Showers available. Even a restaurant at the lodge as well as a store with the basics, and beer!
LegendThe campground is very new and modern. Not too many trees though. Great hiking, biking, and boating. There is a hotel, restaurant, and cabins for rent. Food is good at the restaurant. Watch for the wild horses! This is great for any size rig and beautiful walk in tent sites on platforms.
LegendThe trees changes are amazing in the fall. Lots of great camping spots to select from. Good for any kind of camping and has cabins, store, and restaurant. Great bike trails and plenty of water play in the river.
LegendWhat's more to love? It has paved spots, great amenities, cool spring water, cabins, a lodge and gorgeous scenery.
ScoutClean bathhouse with supplies. If your looking for a relaxed site this one fits the bill. I brought my Honda Monkey and will be riding the trails they have on site.
GuideAmazing camp ground, we got the best spot right on the water. It was quiet and relaxing. Plenty of downed wood for a fire. Great spot to put in kayaks. Managed to catch one fish! My only complaint is the bathroom was locked, definitely didn’t play on having to pee outside.
TravelerWe spent 3 week days camping here in our camper van. We snagged a spot with a river view. Campground was maintained by NPS, very clean. Nice restrooms with showers as well, potable water spigots. There is a herd of wild horses that frequents the area (as evidenced by mounds of horse poop in an adjacent field!) and you can easily walk over to the beautiful round spring. There is an on/off-loading area for canoes and kayaks. The RV and tent spots all looked mostly level. We saw a bald eagle and a very curious little otter down by the river. Close proximity to the ozark trail. We walked through the campground past the spring and caught a little trail that hooked up with the ozark trail and had a lovely day hike around a loop. It was perfect.
When we were there in April there were only a handful of other campers there and we tons of quiet and privacy, however, I imagine during the summer it fills up.
LegendRound Springs is a National Park campground. It’s about 12 miles north if Eminence MO on the Current River. There are only 50 sites, some have electricity. Most of the campsites are scattered along the road with lots of trees and privacy. The electric sites are in the center of the campground on the road with no shade. There are few walk in sites near the river. There is a shower and dump station.
Glamping close to Piedmont, Missouri offers direct access to both the pristine Clearwater Lake and the Black River systems within the eastern Ozarks. The region sits at elevations between 500-800 feet and features natural limestone and dolomite formations. Weather remains moderate with summer temperatures typically ranging from 70-90°F, making water activities comfortable from May through September.
Kayaking on crystal waters: The Current River provides exceptional paddling opportunities near Sam A. Baker State Park Campground. "Beautiful camp sites and a beautiful river to paddle around on. This park usually isn't very crowded which is really nice. It is very tranquil and perfect for a weekend get away," notes Charlotte B.
Swimming in clear creek areas: Natural swimming holes are plentiful in the region. At Twin Rivers Landing, "Waters were super clear. They have bathrooms and showers. Att cell service works good here," reports Joshua Y.
Hiking woodland trails: The area connects to extensive trail systems. "The park also has some backcountry trails with backcountry campsites and is near the Ozark Trail," mentions Mara F. who visited Sam A. Baker State Park.
Horseback trail rides: Some glamping facilities offer equestrian experiences near Piedmont. "They offer trail rides on their horses. Dog friendly. Connected to ozark trail," notes Alicia B. about accommodations in the region.
Clean facilities: Maintained bathhouses rank high with guests at Webb Creek Park. Though "an older campground with limited hookups," campers appreciate that it offers "beautiful scenery" and "is off a marina so is a wonderful place if your family has a boat," according to Judes W.
River access: Direct water access proves consistently valuable. "You can sit in the cool clear water and relax. Great place for kids. Park is well maintained. I highly recommend," says Kevin B. about glamping options near Piedmont.
Quiet environment: Less crowded sites create better experiences. At Marble Creek Rec Area, "My favorite part of Marble creek is the low noise, low traffic and you can always find a spot open. A few of the sights are right on the water which is a nice perk," shares Shannon B.
Stargazing opportunities: The minimal light pollution enhances night skies. "If you love to stargaze then head out to open land and enjoy the night sky and bring a telescope," suggests Jeff P. from Twin Rivers Landing.
Seasonal flooding concerns: Water levels can fluctuate dramatically. "We spent four days at the park with friends during the higher rain and very, high river. I have never seen the river through the park so high to the top of the banks," notes John K.
Reservation requirements: Many upscale glamping sites near Piedmont require advance booking. "Reserve your spot ahead of time," advises Jeff P. about Twin Rivers Landing.
Limited cell coverage: Connectivity varies throughout the region. At Ozark Riverfront Campground, visitors experience "spotty cell phone coverage, best way to get away!" according to Shelly S.
Bathroom availability: Facilities differ widely between locations. "There is one communal bathroom which can get pretty busy on Fridays and Saturdays," warns Judes W. about Ozark Riverfront.
River difficulty assessment: Check water conditions before bringing children. "There were also tons of trees down in the water, making it a more technical trip at some points and even requiring us to get out and portage our canoe for about 25 yards," cautions Mara F.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children enjoy spotting local fauna. At Otahki Lake Cabins and Campground, visitors "watched the baby deer, and listen to the owls at night," reports Frank W.
Swimming hole safety: Verify depth and current before allowing children in water. Shannon B. notes about Marble Creek Rec Area: "You can spend the day floating in the river or swimming near the little shut-ins watering hole."
Weekend noise considerations: Some glamping areas near Piedmont get livelier on weekends. "I've decided that while I love the Saturday karaoke, I really like camping here on Sundays when it's quieter and less crowded," shares Barbara L.
Site leveling challenges: Some glamping locations require additional preparation. At Webb Creek Park, Paul K. notes it could be "more difficult for larger rigs to level or find the convince of private campgrounds."
Electric hookup variations: Power options vary between sites. "Full hook up sites with room for tent camping friends," mentions Lizz G. about Twin Rivers Landing, which provides flexibility for mixed camping groups.
Dump station availability: Not all facilities offer complete services. Webb Creek Park "does have dump station, showers, boat ramp, playground and a swimming area" despite being an older facility, according to Paul K.
Space between sites: Site spacing affects privacy during peak season. Lizz G. reports about Twin Rivers Landing: "The site we stayed at was a premium tent/basic RV slot, so essentially we had access to an electrical outlet and our own water. The site was huge, plenty of space for our two tents, a pop up, and our 'camp kitchen'."
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