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Reviews (210)
What Guests Are Saying
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area is appreciated for its clean surroundings and excellent swimming area, with many campers enjoying the ATV trails accessible from the campground. However, there are concerns about the decline in facilities without a campground host, including dirty bathrooms, lack of supplies, and maintenance issues. Visitors are advised to navigate carefully to avoid unimproved roads and may want to book cautiously due to reports of overcrowding and site mix-ups.
What Guests Are Saying
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area is appreciated for its clean surroundings and excellent swimming area, with many campers enjoying the ATV trails accessible from the campground. However, there are concerns about the decline in facilities without a campground host, including dirty bathrooms, lack of supplies, and maintenance issues. Visitors are advised to navigate carefully to avoid unimproved roads and may want to book cautiously due to reports of overcrowding and site mix-ups.
Review Summary
BRANDY P
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAMP
Arrived on Friday and within minutes of backing in the host was over telling us he was the new host and here are the rules if you don't abide by them I will call the cops and have you escorted out, needless to say that puts you in a bad mood from the start. We informed him we have camped here several years and know the rules. Proceeded to say that Steve the old host did things wrong. So we did our thing like we always do and ignored him. You will need to bring your own cleaning supplies as he does not clean the showers or bathrooms. He sweeps and takes trash out that is all. He does not have wood for sale or Ice at the campground so be sure to bring your own. He will not allow you to park your trailer in the parking lot either requested that if you can't fit it in the campsite then you had to take it home.
BRANDY P
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAMP
Arrived on Friday and within minutes of backing in the host was over telling us he was the new host and here are the rules if you don't abide by them I will call the cops and have you escorted out, needless to say that puts you in a bad mood from the start. We informed him we have camped here several years and know the rules. Proceeded to say that Steve the old host did things wrong. So we did our thing like we always do and ignored him. You will need to bring your own cleaning supplies as he does not clean the showers or bathrooms. He sweeps and takes trash out that is all. He does not have wood for sale or Ice at the campground so be sure to bring your own. He will not allow you to park your trailer in the parking lot either requested that if you can't fit it in the campsite then you had to take it home.
Kelsea W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CAMP
We had a great time, but we went for a weekend and ended up having someone walk on to our camp site 3 different times trying to do who knows what. And the man stayed in the woods and just watched us. All the way up until we left Sunday. And he started messing with us at 1am. Shinning his flashlight on our tent and we had kids with us. Very scary.
Kelsea W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CAMP
We had a great time, but we went for a weekend and ended up having someone walk on to our camp site 3 different times trying to do who knows what. And the man stayed in the woods and just watched us. All the way up until we left Sunday. And he started messing with us at 1am. Shinning his flashlight on our tent and we had kids with us. Very scary.
Leslie S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CAMP
Great place
Leslie S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CAMP
Great place
Mike M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CAMP
We really enjoyed our stay. So peaceful and quiet for the most part. Campsite #11, definitely will visit again.
Mike M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CAMP
We really enjoyed our stay. So peaceful and quiet for the most part. Campsite #11, definitely will visit again.
james m
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CAMP
The campground needs some attention. The bathrooms and showers need to have some maintenance completed. We visit the park twice a year and things are getting run down. The trail system needs serious work . Individuals spend a lot of money on ATV/UTV and permits to go through overgrown trails. I love going to Sutton Bluff but it needs work. Just my opinion
james m
VerifiedOctober 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CAMP
The campground needs some attention. The bathrooms and showers need to have some maintenance completed. We visit the park twice a year and things are getting run down. The trail system needs serious work . Individuals spend a lot of money on ATV/UTV and permits to go through overgrown trails. I love going to Sutton Bluff but it needs work. Just my opinion
Location & Directions for Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Po Box 460, Salem, MO 65560 United States
Elevation: 248 ft
Getting There
From Centerville, Missouri, travel 3 mi northeast on Highway 21. Take County Road 907 northwest for 7 mi, then turn on County Road 849 and travel south for 3 mi to the campground.
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