Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Centerville, MO · 3.8 mi
- Elevation
- 807 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.47639, -91.00694
About this place
Roomy campsites surrounded by open lawn and natural shading, cool breezes, abundant songbirds and scenic views all await visitors at the Sutton Bluff Recreation Area. The campground is a popular site for those using the nearby designated Sutton Bluff off-road vehicle trails.
Recreation
A 20 mile off-road vehicle trail can be accessed from the campground. Permits are required for off-road vehicle use in the area.
The Karkaghne section of the Ozark Trail, which is popular among backpackers, hikers and mountain bikers, is accessible from a trailhead less than a mile from the campground.
The West Fork of Black River provides access to a serene, slow-moving mountain stream and a natural gravel beach. Visitors enjoy wading in the waters, however the current is not strong enough to enable floating the river. Anglers can enjoy a variety of bass and bluegill.
Facilities
The campground offers multiple single-family sites and a large group site that can accommodate up to 32 guests. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills, and electric hookups are available for RVs.
Accessible vault and flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are also provided. A group picnic pavilion, equipped with about 10 tables, as well as grills, is perfect for large parties or family functions.
Camping Sites #29, #32 and #33 have short parking spaces that are not able to accommodate large RVs/Trailers. Please take this into account when reserving sites.
Natural Features
Sutton Bluff is located 13 miles outside Centerville, Missouri, on the Black River. It is nestled among a variety of short-leaf pine trees and shrubs, and a number of campsites sit alongside the West Fork of the Black River.
Nearby Attractions
The small mining town of Centerville is located roughly six miles from the campground.
Services
What you can do here
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Rates
What it costs
Peak season, April 2, 2026 to October 26, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $20.00 |
| Group Shelter Nonelectric | $25.00 |
| Standard Electric | $30.00 |
| Group Standard Nonelectric | $40.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 30
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 76
- Number of campsites
- 34
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (573) 729-6656
- Potable water
- Yes
- Pull-through spaces
- 2
- Reservable
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| RV Dump Station | 10 mi | Limited confidence |
| Highway K | 17 mi | Limited confidence |
| Bluff View(clearwater Lake) | 24 mi | Limited confidence |
| RV Dump Station | 24 mi | Limited confidence |
| Red Bluff Campground | 25 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.