**This page is an advertisement only. All contact information & location is found below.** Beautiful Clearwater Lake lies between the quiet little Missouri towns of Ellington and Piedmont. This is where you will find all the summer fun in the sun and more. On the Ellington, MO side be sure to check out Webb Creek […]
BULL SHOALS LAKE
**This page is an advertisement only. All contact information & location is found at the bottom of page.** Bull Shoals Dam was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1951. It is quite a sight to see and is the fifth largest concrete dam in the United States. The portion located in Missouri, […]
PINEWOODS RECREATION AREA
PINEWOODS RECREATION AREA Pinewoods Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in Ellsinore, Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails. Drinking water is not available. The lake is located on the southeastern quadrant of the Mark Twain National Forest. The area is densely wooded. A 1.3-mile walking trail surrounds […]
BLUFF VIEW RECREATIONAL AREA
Bluff View Recreational Area Photos Aptly named, BLUFF VIEW is across from the longest and highest bluff on CLEARWATER LAKE. Black River is the main tributary to Clearwater Lake and the Bluff View Park is just downstream from where Black River enters the Lake. The waters are crystal clear and several gravel bars can be […]
RIVER ROAD RECREATION AREA
River Road Recreation Area Photos Situated along both sides of Black River just below Clearwater Dam, the recreation area offers 96 sites on the east or left side with most having electricity, two showers, flush toilets, dump station, three day use pavilions, picnic areas, and a three mile hike/bike trail, and boat ramp. The west […]
PIEDMONT PARK RECREATION AREA
PIEDMONT PARK RECREATION AREA PHOTOS Piedmont Park is the largest campground area on Clearwater Lake boasting the largest beach and picnic area as well. It is also the closest to the dam on the lake side. This area is most popular with pleasure boaters, but the fishing is also good too. The rocky jetties extending […]
BIG LAKE STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Big Lake is the largest remaining oxbow lake in Missouri. It has attracted both settler and visitor alike for more than 100 years. The lake is quite […]
BOTHWELL LODGE STATE HISTORIC SITE
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site is one of the best representations of early 20th Century sensibilities in the Midwest. Walk through the 31-room, 12,000-square-foot lodge built atop two […]
BRUCE R. WATKINS CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Named in honor of political and social activist Bruce R. Watkins, the center works to commemorate and interpret the African-American diaspora, particularly in Missouri and Kansas City, […]
DILLARD MILL STATE HISTORIC SITE
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Dillard Mill is one of Missouri’s best-preserved examples of a water-powered gristmill. It sits along the clear-flowing Ozark stream, Huzzah Creek. The red mill is nestled among […]
DON ROBINSON STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Don Robinson State Park in Jefferson County is made possible because of a generous donation from Don Robinson,a self-made businessman from the area. The 818 acres are […]
ECHO BLUFF STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Echo Bluff State Park is a destination that features a stunning natural setting. Located deep in the Ozarks, the park is situated in a scenic valley with […]
EDWARD “TED” AND PAT JONES-CONFLUENCE POINT STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park provides a unique perspective on America. The park stands at the point where two of the nation’s mightiest rivers, […]
ELEPHANT ROCKS STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** One of the most curious geologic formations in Missouri is found at Elephant Rocks State Park. Giant boulders of granite stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. […]
HARRY S TRUMAN STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Clear waters, dramatic bluffs and vibrant summer and fall colors make Harry S Truman State Park an ideal place to vacation. Located on a peninsula, the park […]
HAWN STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Western Ste. Genevieve County contains some of the loveliest vistas in the state, and Hawn State Park offers visitors one of the best places to experience this […]
KATY TRAIL STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Katy Trail State Park offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages and interests. Whether you are a bicyclist, hiker, nature lover or history buff, the […]
LAKE OF THE OZARKS STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Lake of the Ozarks State Park has a little bit of something for everyone. Crave water adventure? Lake of the Ozarks has a full complement of boating […]
MASTODON STATE HISTORIC SITE
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Looking to take a trip to where something big happened? Try Mastodon State Historic Site. The site is the home of the Kimmswick Bone Bed. It is one […]
MORRIS STATE PARK
**To keep up to date with any park changes, alerts and to plan your MISSOURI STATE PARK GETAWAY go to the official Missouri State Park website by clicking HERE.** Rising above the Bootheel area of southeast Missouri is a natural range of low hills called Crowley’s Ridge. Morris State Park preserves significant natural and cultural features […]