Sutton Bluff Recreation Area

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Mark Twain National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest Fees: Electric sites: - Single - $20, - Double - $30 Non-electric sites: - Single - $10, - Double - $20 - Group non-electric campsite: $40 Day Use Fee - Per Vehicle: $5 - Per Bus: $10 - Group picnic area pavilion: $25 There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass . Interagency passes cover the full day use… Season: March 27, 2025 Reservations: There are some first come, first served single sites. Reservation needed - - Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit for single sites . - Reservations can be made up to 12 months… Overview Roomy campsites surrounded by open lawn and natural shading, cool breezes, abundant songbirds and scenic views all await visitors at the Sutton Bluff Recreation Area. The campground is a popular site for those using the nearby designated Sutton Bluff off-road vehicle trails. Recreation A 20 mile off-road vehicle trail can be accessed from the campground. Permits are required for off-road vehicle use in the area. The Karkaghne section of the Ozark Trail, which is popular among backpackers, hikers and mountain bikers, is accessible from a trailhead less than a mile from the campground. The West Fork of Black River provides access to a serene, slow-moving mountain stream and a natural gravel beach. Visitors enjoy wading in the waters, however the current is not strong enough to enable floating the river. Anglers can enjoy a variety of bass and bluegill. Facilities The… Getting there: From Centerville, Missouri, travel 3 miles northeast on Highway 21. Take County Road 907 northwest for 7 miles, then turn on County Road 849 and travel south for 3 miles to the campground. Rules: - ATV use in the campground limited to ingress and egress to the trail - Campground: Fees will be paid at the fee tube provided. - Campsite parking allows for two vehicles per site. Park only in designated parking areas. - No more than 8 people are permitted at single sites (16 for double sites). - Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the campground. - Only collect dead and downed wood for… Phone: 573-729-6656 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232419 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Mark Twain National Forest, Recreation.gov