Sutton Bluff Recreation Area

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ReservableAccess

34Sites

76 ftMax rig

The place

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. 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. Keep reading

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. 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. Nearby Attractions The small mining town of Centerville is located roughly six miles from the campground.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 34

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
CAMP	002	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—	yes
CAMP	003	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—	yes
CAMP	004	standard electric	51 ft	50	yes
CAMP	005	standard nonelectric	59 ft	—	yes
CAMP	006	standard electric	48 ft	50	yes
CAMP	007	standard nonelectric	59 ft	—	yes
CAMP	008	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—	yes
CAMP	009	standard nonelectric	57 ft	—	yes
CAMP	010	standard nonelectric	56 ft	—	yes
CAMP	011	standard nonelectric	64 ft	—	yes
CAMP	012	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—	yes
CAMP	013	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—	yes
CAMP	014	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—	yes
CAMP	015	group standard nonelectric	50 ft	—	yes
CAMP	016	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
CAMP	017	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—	yes
CAMP	018	standard nonelectric	53 ft	—	yes
CAMP	019	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CAMP	020	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
CAMP	021	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—	yes
CAMP	022	standard nonelectric	70 ft	—	yes
CAMP	023	standard electric	48 ft	50	yes
CAMP	024	standard electric	54 ft	50	yes
CAMP	025	standard electric	55 ft	50	yes
CAMP	026	standard electric	63 ft	50	yes
CAMP	027	standard electric	55 ft	50	yes
CAMP	028	standard electric	61 ft	50	yes
CAMP	029	standard electric	62 ft	50	yes
CAMP	030	standard electric	76 ft	50	yes
CAMP	031	standard electric	56 ft	50	yes
CAMP	032	standard electric	50 ft	50	yes
CAMP	033	standard electric	48 ft	50	yes
CAMP	034	standard electric	56 ft	50	yes
SUTT	001	group shelter nonelectric	—	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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