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Charles T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 Stayed at: 021, Loop: L2SG
Very nice campground . Sites are spaced far apart .
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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.
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Currently open - Apr 23 to Oct 26
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- Picnic Table
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- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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37 Sites Available
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001, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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001, Loop: L1WK
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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003, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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005, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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005, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
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007, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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007, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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009, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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009, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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011, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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013, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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015, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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017, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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019, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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021, Loop: L2SG
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023, Loop: L2SG
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025, Loop: L2SG
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026, Loop: L2SG
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027, Loop: L2SG
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028, Loop: L2SG
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029, Loop: L2SG
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030, Loop: L2SG
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031, Loop: L2SG
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032D, Loop: L2SG
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033, Loop: L2SG
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034, Loop: L2SG
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035, Loop: L2SG
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037, Loop: COUN
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039, Loop: GRPA
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041, Loop: GRPA
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043, Loop: GRPA
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045, Loop: GRPA
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A, Loop: GRPA
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B, Loop: GRPA
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C, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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D, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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001, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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001, Loop: L1WK
Tent
Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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003, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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005, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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005, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Full shade
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007, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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007, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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009, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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009, Loop: L1WK
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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011, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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013, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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015, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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017, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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019, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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021, Loop: L2SG
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023, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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026, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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027, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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028, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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029, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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030, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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031, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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032D, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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033, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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034, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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035, Loop: L2SG
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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037, Loop: COUN
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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039, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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041, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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043, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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045, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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A, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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B, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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C, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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D, Loop: GRPA
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
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Reviews
46 reviews
Summary
Council Bluff Recreation Area offers a beautiful and spacious campsite with great amenities, including picnic tables, fire pits, and clean vault toilets. Campers appreciate the scenic views, proximity to trails, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it enjoyable for outdoor activities. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of potable water, cell service, and some maintenance issues, such as overflowing toilets and raccoon problems, which visitors should prepare for in advance.
Based on guest feedback
3.6
Overall rating
Based on 46 reviews
5 stars
37.0% (17)
4 stars
23.9% (11)
3 stars
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2 stars
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Stephanie A
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 Stayed at: 032D, Loop: L2SG
Had a beautiful weekend at Council Bluffs. However, this site states that there is water available. There isn't any water, potable or non-potable. All of the faucets were off.
Very quiet and nice.
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Ashley D
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 Stayed at: 032D, Loop: L2SG
Remote, quiet, peaceful, and very spacious.
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jeff c
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRPA
Love this little campground. Great little lake to kayak in.
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Brian R
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: L2SG
This place is nice.
Quiet and secluded shady campsites.
We had planned to kayak on the lake, but it was too cool, so we hiked.
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Grace W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 Stayed at: 041, Loop: GRPA
We enjoyed our weekend at the beach and utilizing the campsites. The beach is such a beautiful hidden gem! The campsites are nice and you do feel very secluded. We really enjoyed our time there.
My only complaint with this location would be the condition that the bathrooms are in. I kind of expected the ones in the actual campgrounds to be gnarly- which they were.. but the ones at the beach (actual flushable toilets) were just as disgusting. They need more attention than what they are currently receiving.
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Todd B
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: L2SG
Very large sites the beach was outstanding
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Raymond D
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: L2SG
Beautiful lake for swimming.
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Christina M
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GRPA
Awesome Lake - perfect for our small boat. Beautiful campgrounds. Excellent primitive camping and great fishing.
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Louis S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: L2SG
My favorite lake in Missouri.
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Location & Directions for Council Bluff Recreation Area
State Hwy. Dd, Belgrade, MO 63622 United States
Elevation: 390 ft
Getting There
From Potosi, take Highway P south for 10 mi to C Highway junction. Continue on C Highway for less than a mile to DD Highway junction. Turn left on DD Highway and continue for approximately 7 mi to the recreation area entrance.
Highway access
Council Bluff Recreation Area is accessible via Highway P, which connects to C Highway and then DD Highway. The area is within reasonable distance of state highways but does not have direct access to interstates or major freeways.
Policies & Rules
General
- Drinking water is not available in the campground from Nov. 1 to April 1.
- Additional fees are collected for use of the boat ramp
- Additional fees are charged for parking
- Horses and off-road vehicles are prohibited in developed areas
- Click Here for more information on the Mark Twain National Forest
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
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Last updated: October 21, 2026
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