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About Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (202)
What Guests Are Saying
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area is praised for its great campground, especially for ATV enthusiasts, with direct access to trails and a beautiful natural setting. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the respectful behavior of fellow campers, despite some issues with facilities and the absence of a camp host. While there are concerns about maintenance and missing amenities like a wastewater dump, overall, the area remains a favored spot for camping and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area is praised for its great campground, especially for ATV enthusiasts, with direct access to trails and a beautiful natural setting. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the respectful behavior of fellow campers, despite some issues with facilities and the absence of a camp host. While there are concerns about maintenance and missing amenities like a wastewater dump, overall, the area remains a favored spot for camping and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
Thomas G
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: CAMP
Great campground. Hope it stays that way next year with the new attendants
Cheryl T
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: CAMP
Great little park. Very helpful camp host.
Deborah S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
We enjoy our time camping at Sutton’s Bluff and will miss Steve the camp host.
Deborah S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
We enjoy our time camping at Sutton’s Bluff and will miss Steve the camp host.
Cassie S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CAMP
Steve is the best sad to see him leave
Cassie S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CAMP
Steve is the best sad to see him leave
Joseph B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
Surprisingly busy, crowded, and noisy. Camp ground completely out of firewood and was told by people running the campground just to go out in the woods and find it which I thought was illegal in a national forest. ATV trails are really poorly marked other than 4 and 5 which are listed as closed. Frustrated we didn't even stay the night and I lost two nights of reservations/money. 2.5 rating in place of 2 stars. Wouldn't mind going back but also not in a hurry.
Joseph B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
Surprisingly busy, crowded, and noisy. Camp ground completely out of firewood and was told by people running the campground just to go out in the woods and find it which I thought was illegal in a national forest. ATV trails are really poorly marked other than 4 and 5 which are listed as closed. Frustrated we didn't even stay the night and I lost two nights of reservations/money. 2.5 rating in place of 2 stars. Wouldn't mind going back but also not in a hurry.
Bonnie T
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CAMP
The location was beautiful and close to the river. The challenge is always to keep the sites clear of trash and the bathrooms clean, light, and fresh.
Bonnie T
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CAMP
The location was beautiful and close to the river. The challenge is always to keep the sites clear of trash and the bathrooms clean, light, and fresh.
Location Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Address:
Po Box 460
Salem, MO, 65560
United States
From Centerville, Missouri, travel 3 miles northeast on Highway 21. Take County Road 907 northwest for 7 miles, then turn on County Road 849 and travel south for 3 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.4764 / -91.0069
Elevation: 248 feet
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
