About Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
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. 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. The campground offers multiple single-family…
- Fees: **Electric sites:** - Single - $20, - Double - $30 **Non-electric sites:** - Single - $10, - Double - $20 - Group non-electric campsite…
- Season: March 27, 2025
- Managed by: Mark Twain National Forest, USFS - Mark Twain National Forest
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Centerville, MO · 37.47639, -91.00694
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 13 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 14 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 3.1 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 7 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 4 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 15 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Sutton Bluff ATV 5 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.1 mi
Water fill-up: 24.4 mi
Camps nearby
- Sutton Bluff ATV 4 & 14 Trailhead 1.6 mi
- Sutton Bluff ATV 8 Trailhead 3.3 mi
- Sutton Bluff ATV 11 Trailhead 3.8 mi
- Campsite · 9 mi NE of Centerville 8.2 mi
- Park's Bluff 9 mi
- Special Use 1 9.4 mi