River Road Park

Overview

Set on the banks of a calming river, just below the entertaining Clearwater Lake lies River Road Park, known as a jolly ol' place to camp. The beautiful area is enhanced each spring by flowering shrubs and trees like the redbud, hawthorn, dogwood and wild plum.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

573-223-7777 (CLEARWATER LAKE PROJECT OFFICE) RIVER ROAD PARK GATE HOUSE(573-223-4424

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around River Road Park, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• River Road ParkHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Army Corp of EngineersHike · 1.8 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Markham SpringsHike · 14.3 mi from campShow on map
• Refresh at Big SpringHike · 17.7 mi from camp

  Rejuvenate your mind and spirit at Big Spring while embracing the soothing water sounds. National Park Service

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• Ozark Trail - Wappapello SectionHike · 34.5 mi long · 14.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Ozark Trail - Wappapello Section Southern Terminus Trailhead.

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• Big Spring River's Edge TrailHike · 17.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Ozark Trail - Wappapello SectionBike ride · 34.5 mi long · 14.6 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Ozark Trail - Wappapello Section Southern Terminus Trailhead.

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Jacks Fork RiverPaddling and rafting · 32.6 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle the Upper Current RiverPaddling and rafting · 36.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Carson HillPeak · 761 ft · 8.8 mi from campShow on map
• Bunkers KnobPeak · 748 ft · 11.1 mi from campShow on map
• Richbark CaveCave · 16.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.