About Sutton Bluff ATV 8 Trailhead
This trailhead functions as a staging area for OHVs for the Sutton Bluff Trail system. The [Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Area](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21658) is located within the rugged river breaks of the West Fork of the Black River. The segmented trails are accessed via county roads and Forest Service system roads, and total approximately 45 miles. There are varying levels of difficulty over each segment, following forested ridge tops and crossing deep hollows. State regulations apply on all vehicles using public roads. Trail use permits are required and are for ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles only. No ATVs, UTVs or equipment greater than 50 inches in width are permitted on trails. Camping, including OHV camping is available at the nearby campground in [Sutton Bluff Recvreaiton Area](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21650).
- Managed by: USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 3 mi north of Centerville, MO · 37.48247, -90.94651
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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Bluff ATV 8 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 4.0 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 17 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 9 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 18 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 16 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 7 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 5.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: 7.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Sutton Bluff ATV 4 & 14 Trailhead 3 mi
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area 3.3 mi
- Campsite · 9 mi NE of Centerville 5.8 mi
- Park's Bluff 6.1 mi
- Campsite · 12 mi SW of Arcadia 6.6 mi
- Special Use 1 6.7 mi