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About Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 25
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Mountain Biking
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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
James R
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CAMP
Repeat visit. Once again, an awesome weekend! Too bad it was the last of this season.
Lara H
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CAMP
Steve, the campsite host was amazing! We had an awesome weekend to end the season. Beautiful views, awesome hiking on the OT, generously sized camp sites and clean facilities - perfect weekend!
James R
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CAMP
Repeat visit. Once again, an awesome weekend! Too bad it was the last of this season.
Lara H
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CAMP
Steve, the campsite host was amazing! We had an awesome weekend to end the season. Beautiful views, awesome hiking on the OT, generously sized camp sites and clean facilities - perfect weekend!
DeAnna C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
This campground is perfect! Steve does a phenomenal job keeping it clean and inviting. It’s definitely a great family campground. You can enjoy a swim in the River or a ride on your side by side. I wish that all of the sites had electric, so we could go more frequently. It’s really hard to get in unless you book 6 months in advance.
DeAnna C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
This campground is perfect! Steve does a phenomenal job keeping it clean and inviting. It’s definitely a great family campground. You can enjoy a swim in the River or a ride on your side by side. I wish that all of the sites had electric, so we could go more frequently. It’s really hard to get in unless you book 6 months in advance.
Rebecca D
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CAMP
Great campground! Steve, the camp host, is awesome!
Rebecca D
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CAMP
Great campground! Steve, the camp host, is awesome!
Brett R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CAMP
What a gorgeous place to relax and get wet! Flushable toilets and hot showers too. The host is amazing, so sorry to hear he is retiring, hope he finds a replacement as awesome as he is, and glad he will have more time with his family.
Brett R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: CAMP
What a gorgeous place to relax and get wet! Flushable toilets and hot showers too. The host is amazing, so sorry to hear he is retiring, hope he finds a replacement as awesome as he is, and glad he will have more time with his family.
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 4, 2026
