RV site details
- Electric
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list dump or sewer service. Call (573) 729-6656 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA
SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA is a public campground in Salem, MO. It has 34 campsites. 26 sites can be reserved. 8 sites are first come, first served.
Roomy campsites surrounded by open lawn and natural shading, cool breezes, abundant songbirds and scenic views all await visitors at the Sutton Bluff Area. The campground is a popular site for those using the nearby designated Sutton Bluff off-road vehicle trails.
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.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Back-in, Gravel, Parallel, Paved, and Pull-through
Location
PO BOX 460, Salem, MO 65560
About 38 miles southwest of Farmington, MO
Elevation 808 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, mountain landscape, and river.