Council Bluff Recreation Area

Paid or permit campsite

Overview The Council Bluff Recreation Area is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. The Wild Boar Campground and sheltered picnic area, available for individual families or large groups, is next to the largest lake in the Mark Twain National Forest. The area provides ample opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming and more.Recreation Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, but all boats on the lake must operate at a no-wake speed.… How to get there: From Potosi, take Highway P south for 10 miles to C Highway junction. Continue on C Highway for less than a mile to DD Highway junction. Turn left on DD Highway and continue for approximately 7 miles to the recreation area entrance. Cost: Group site rates: $50 - $100 Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: (573)766-5765. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232325 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: Mark Twain National Forest). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.

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