About Red Bluff Campground
Red Bluff Campground is named for towering red bluffs along Huzzah Creek, carved by the elements over the past 10,000 years. The area used to be home to timber mills, but now provides a serene spot for camping and enjoying nature. Early settlement of the area surrounded the Boyer Mill constructed around 1830. Railroads created a thriving timber industry till the supply was depleted. The land was purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in 1940 and has been used as a recreation area. Red Bluff is located in the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest. Large, red bluffs on the opposite side of Huzzah Creek, gravel bars along the creek, a mixture of pools and riffles and natural vegetation provide a backdrop for a very relaxing camping experience. Wading and swimming in Huzzah Creek are enjoyed by visitors. The water can be swift-moving at times and rocks and…
- Fees: Day-Use Fee: - $5.00 per vehicle; - $10.00 per bus; - $40.00 for season pass . - Group Day-Use: $50 per day (74 people max) Pavilion - -…
- Season: May 2
- Managed by: Mark Twain National Forest, USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 7 mi north of Viburnum, MO · 37.81639, -91.16639
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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–Mar.
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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: 16.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Hazel Creek Campground 8.3 mi
- Berryman Campground 9.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 16 mi W of Potosi 10.7 mi
- Edward Beecher Recreation Area 11.9 mi
- Brazil Creek Trailhead 13.8 mi
- Council Bluff Recreation Area 14 mi