Army Corps of Engineers · Clearwater Lake · Annapolis, MO

Highway K

Campers looking to enjoy a scenic stay on the clear waters of the Black River, will enjoy the calming riverside atmosphere at Highway K Park.

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Site mix

Standard with electric54
Standard, no hookups26
group shelter electric1
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 96 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

81 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
A01AElectricBack-in48PavedFull30 amp10 / 2Yes
A02AElectricBack-in54PavedFull30 amp10 / 2
A03AElectricBack-in42PavedFull30 amp10 / 2Yes
A04AElectricBack-in27PavedFull30 amp10 / 2
A06AElectricBack-in51PavedFull30 amp10 / 2Yes
A07AElectricBack-in33PavedFull30 amp10 / 2Yes
A08AElectricBack-in42PavedFull30 amp10 / 2Yes
A09AElectricBack-in48PavedPartial30 amp10 / 2Yes
A10AElectricBack-in45PavedPartial30 amp10 / 2Yes
A11AElectricBack-in37PavedPartial30 amp10 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length96 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers 83 sites, including many with electric hookups and some sites with water hookups. Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a picnic shelter and playground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Highway K30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.40 inches of precipitationFebruary: 3.24 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.69 inches of precipitationApril: 5.30 inches of precipitationMay: 5.05 inches of precipitationJune: 3.91 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.64 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.25 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.84 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.44 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.61 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.36 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.2°F averageFebruary: 37.7°F averageMarch: 46.6°F averageApril: 56.8°F averageMay: 65.7°F averageJune: 74.3°F averageJuly: 78.6°F averageAugust: 76.8°F averageSeptember: 68.7°F averageOctober: 57.4°F averageNovember: 46.0°F averageDecember: 36.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Clearwater Dam, 13 miles from the campground at 660 feet, station USC00231674 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 49 inches a year.

Getting there

From Annapolis, MO, follow MO Highway K west for 5 miles. The park will be on the left, and is on both sides of the bridge.

Nearest townAnnapolis, Missouri
Coordinates37.3242° N, 90.7667° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗15.2 mi
Outdoor gearAlley Spring Store ↗39.2 mi

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Highway K Campground / Clearwater Lake / Black River / Annapolis Missouri

Worth a stop

The Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-ins State Park, and the historic Civil War site at Fort Davidson State Park make for an interesting, scenic day trip.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mark Twain National Forest begins about 3.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Highway K is a few miles upstream of Clearwater Lake on the Black River. Campsites extended over both sides of the river bank, in a lush, wooded area of mixed hardwoods.

Recreation

Fishing and canoeing are very popular on the river, where campers also enjoy wading out into the clear waters during warmer months.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Highway K?

Sites at Highway K are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Highway K?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Highway K have?

84 sites, including 54 standard sites with power, 26 standard sites without power, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Highway K?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Highway K have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Highway K?

Additional amenities include a dump station, hot showers, a picnic shelter and playground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Highway K?

Yes, pets are allowed at Highway K. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Highway K?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Highway K?

Annapolis, Missouri. The Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-ins State Park, and the historic Civil War site at Fort Davidson State Park make for an interesting, scenic day trip.

Source: Getting there

What if Highway K is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bluff View (9.9 mi), Webb Creek Park (12.3 mi), and Piedmont Park (12.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby