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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
James R
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: CAMP
Sutton Bluff is a just awesome!
Very family oriented, hugely spacious accommodations, and very clean (albeit older) bathrooms.
Steve (the concessionaire) has worked hard to make Sutton Bluff a place for everyone to enjoy.
Short walk to the river, hot showers, fruit bearing trees (persimmons and paw paws). A small town to stock up on supplies is close by.
I really hate writing this! It's going to get crowded now.
Did I mention the ice cream at Steve's place?
Sandy M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CAMP
The host was so friendly. He even helped my husband set up. I didn't like the restrooms being so far away. It makes it kinda hard for someone with a disability in the middle of the night. Restrooms were very clean though. I only wish we had chosen a better weekend. We were rained on almost the entire time. Hard rain too! Water access was pretty good too. We had fun feeding the fish. Maybe being able.to get bait on the campground would be a good idea as well. Town is just kinda far off. Just an idea to maybe consider. We had a good time overall and I'm sure we'll be back in 2020
Charlotte B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CAMP
My husband and I love this Campground the concrete pads and the river nearby
James R
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: CAMP
Sutton Bluff is a just awesome!
Very family oriented, hugely spacious accommodations, and very clean (albeit older) bathrooms.
Steve (the concessionaire) has worked hard to make Sutton Bluff a place for everyone to enjoy.
Short walk to the river, hot showers, fruit bearing trees (persimmons and paw paws). A small town to stock up on supplies is close by.
I really hate writing this! It's going to get crowded now.
Did I mention the ice cream at Steve's place?
Sandy M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: CAMP
The host was so friendly. He even helped my husband set up. I didn't like the restrooms being so far away. It makes it kinda hard for someone with a disability in the middle of the night. Restrooms were very clean though. I only wish we had chosen a better weekend. We were rained on almost the entire time. Hard rain too! Water access was pretty good too. We had fun feeding the fish. Maybe being able.to get bait on the campground would be a good idea as well. Town is just kinda far off. Just an idea to maybe consider. We had a good time overall and I'm sure we'll be back in 2020
Charlotte B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CAMP
My husband and I love this Campground the concrete pads and the river nearby
Kayla H
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CAMP
Beautiful river area! Campground is one of the cleanest and most well maintained.
Kayla H
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CAMP
Beautiful river area! Campground is one of the cleanest and most well maintained.
Beth F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: CAMP
Love this place. Great getaway
Britney S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAMP
Fantastic campground for families. Large sites. We always reserve double lots 4 and 6 but they fill up quickly. I wish there were more large spots with electric. I love the ability to drive ATV/UTVs and people are all very cautious when driving through the campground. We had a problem with the hot water in the showers this visit so that was a downfall and the reason for the 4 stars. We use the showers instead of our camper because they are nice and roomy. Host is very nice and friendly. I love camping here.
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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