Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park offers a well-developed public boat launch on Clearwater Lake, a scenic 1,630-acre "wilderness lake" known for its unspoiled shorelines, natural springs, and forested hills. Located 6 miles from Piedmont, MO via Highway HH, the ramp provides easy access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The lake's 27 miles of shoreline and lack of private docks make it ideal for exploring remote coves and practicing paddling skills in a relatively protected setting.

The facility is part of a larger recreation area offering ample amenities including boat and trailer parking, a swimming beach, picnic shelters, and nearby campground with 97 sites (many with hookups). A playground, restrooms with hot showers, and a dump station are available on-site. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently upgraded high-water launch facilities at Piedmont Park to improve access during above-normal water levels.

**Contact Information:** Clearwater Lake Project Office: 573-223-7777 | Piedmont Park Gate House: 573-223-4432

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...

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.

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