About Council Bluff Recreation Area
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. Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, but all boats on the lake must operate at a no-wake speed. Visitors can access the water via the two boat ramps located at the lake. Canoeing, swimming and fishing are also available. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of freshwater fish, including bass bluegills, catfish and crappies. The 12-mile Council Bluff Trail encircles the lake, with spurs to the campground. Hikers can enjoy scenic views of the lake and a look at the Mark Twain wilderness. Waterfowl hunting is permitted on Council Bluff…
- Fees: Group site rates: $50 - $100
- Managed by: Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 10 mi east of Viburnum, MO · 37.70833, -90.94167
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluff Connnector Trail | Hiking | 0.6 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Cb Walk In Campsites 1To 4 | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Council Bluff Trail | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 11.9 mi |
| Cb Walk In Campsites 5 To 8 | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Wild Boar West Connector Trail | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Wild Boar East Connector Trail | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Council Bluff Recreation Area 1 mi
- Wild Boar Ridge Campground 1.1 mi
- Panther Branch 2.6 mi
- Ozark Trail Gunstock Hollow 8.1 mi
- Hazel Creek Campground 9.8 mi
- Campsite · 9 mi NE of Centerville 10.9 mi