Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA
Part of Mark Twain National Forest
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.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. A group picnic pavilion, equipped with about 10 tables, as well as grills, is perfect for large parties or family functions.
Camping Sites #29, #32 and #33 have short parking spaces that are not able to accommodate large RVs/Trailers. Please take this into account when reserving sites.
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.Nearby Attractions
The small mining town of Centerville is located roughly six miles from the campground.Important Notices
- 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
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 573-729-6656
PO BOX 460Salem, MO 65560
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop SUTT, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop CAMP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
