Red Bluff Campground

Shared by @public_lands (Public Lands)

Mark Twain National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest Fees: Day-Use Fee: - $5.00 per vehicle; - $10.00 per bus; - $40.00 for season pass . - Group Day-Use: $50 per day (74 people max) Pavilion - - $30.00 per day. Camping Fees: - $15 per single site - $25 per single electric - $25 per double site - $35 per double electric - Group site camping - $50 for 0- 50 people - $100 51-74 people… Season: May 2 Status: closed Overview Red Bluff Campground is named for towering red bluffs along Huzzah Creek, carved by the elements over the past 10,000 years. The area used to be home to timber mills, but now provides a serene spot for camping and enjoying nature. Early settlement of the area surrounded the Boyer Mill constructed around 1830. Railroads created a thriving timber industry till the supply was depleted. The land was purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in 1940 and has been used as a recreation area. Red Bluff is located in the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest. Large, red bluffs on the opposite side of Huzzah Creek, gravel bars along the creek, a mixture of pools and riffles and natural vegetation provide a backdrop for a very relaxing camping experience. Wading and swimming in Huzzah Creek are enjoyed by visitors. The water can be swift-moving at times and… Getting there: From St. Louis, Missouri, take I-44 west to Cuba. Continue on Highway 19 south to Cherryville. Take 49 south to Highway V, turn left to Davisville and travel approximately 1 mile and turn left into the campground. Rules: - Flash flooding is possible in the area - At each single site you are allowed two vehicles and one towed vehicle (e.g. a pop-up, fifth-wheel, etc). - Double campsites accommodate twice the number of vehicles. - At Group Sites 1 and 2, you are allowed 6 cars and 3 towed vehicles. - At Group Site 3, you are allowed 10 cars and 5 towed vehicles. Phone: 573-743-6042 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232391 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Mark Twain National Forest