Campground Details - SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA, MO - ReserveAmerica

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.

Natural Features:

Sutton Bluff is located 13 miles outside Centerville, Missouri, on the Black River. It is nestled among a variety of short-leaf pine trees and shrubs, and a number of campsites sit alongside the West Fork of the Black River.

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 campground offers multiple single-family sites and a large group site that can accommodate up to 32 guests. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills, and electric hookups are available for RVs.

Accessible vault and flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are also provided. Firewood and ice are available by purchase from the campground host. A group picnic pavilion, equipped with about 10 tables, as well as grills, is perfect for large parties or family functions.

Nearby Attractions:

The small mining town of Centerville is located about six miles from the campground.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Flush Toilets Berry Picking Birding Campfire Rings Canoeing Creek Access Drinking Water Firewood Fishing Grills Hiking Horseback Riding Horseshoe Pit	Host Hunting Ice Interpretive Trails Mountain Biking Off-Road Vehicle Trails Parking Area Pay Phone Picnic Shelters Showers Swimming Trash Collection Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Physical address and phone: Sutton Bluff, 7378 County Rd. 849, Centerville, MO 63633; Phone, (573) 648-9255
Additional fees will be collected at the recreation area for extra vehicles
Permits are required for off-road vehicle use on Forest Service trails
Livestock, including horses, are not permitted at the recreation area
Click here for more information on the Mark Twain National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.47639, -91.00694
37°28'35"N, 91°0'25"W

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.