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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
Krystal A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CAMP
Very beautiful place ,Highly recommended the picnic table absolutely gorgeous however if ur gonna use the bathrooms or shower house ur gonna need cleaning supplies.We had to clean before we could use !!!
Krystal A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CAMP
Very beautiful place ,Highly recommended the picnic table absolutely gorgeous however if ur gonna use the bathrooms or shower house ur gonna need cleaning supplies.We had to clean before we could use !!!
Jeffrey L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAMP
I have been camping here every summer since I was 4 mo old, 52 yes later it is still home for me. There have been so many changes over the years, from bathroom put in to paved roads and electric sites, Sutton's Bluff will always hold my heart, it was family ground many years ago. The Forestry dept has done an amazing job maintaining this site. Even without a camp custodian it is a gr8 place. Police yourself and remain respect for others and this site will remain the best place to take your family.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CAMP
I have been camping here every summer since I was 4 mo old, 52 yes later it is still home for me. There have been so many changes over the years, from bathroom put in to paved roads and electric sites, Sutton's Bluff will always hold my heart, it was family ground many years ago. The Forestry dept has done an amazing job maintaining this site. Even without a camp custodian it is a gr8 place. Police yourself and remain respect for others and this site will remain the best place to take your family.
William S
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
Need a campground host. No wood or ice to purchase. Lots of trips to town for ice for a week.
William S
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
Need a campground host. No wood or ice to purchase. Lots of trips to town for ice for a week.
Julie W
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
Always love camping at Sutton’s but this year the campground is not being maintained as it should. Crossing my fingers it gets better as the season progresses!
Julie W
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CAMP
Always love camping at Sutton’s but this year the campground is not being maintained as it should. Crossing my fingers it gets better as the season progresses!
Steve B
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: CAMP
No camp host....Restrooms were a mess....Loud music ....trash over flowing... We ended up leaving
Steve B
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: CAMP
No camp host....Restrooms were a mess....Loud music ....trash over flowing... We ended up leaving
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
