Council Bluff Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Missouri

Council Bluff Recreation Area in Missouri. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 152 public campsites we map in Missouri.

The Council Bluff Recreation Area is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. The Wild Boar Campground and sheltered picnic area, available for individual families or large groups, is next to the largest lake in the Mark Twain National Forest. The area provides ample opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming and more. Recreation Boating is a popular pastime on the lake, but all boats on the lake must operate at a no-wake speed.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$11–$15/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Phone

(573)766-5765

Coordinates

37.70833, -90.94167

Nearest sites we map

• Council Bluff (wild Boar) Campground2 km · US Forest Service
• Hazel Creek Campground16 km · US Forest Service
• Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Campground18 km · State park system
• Red Bluff Campground23 km · US Forest Service
• Taum Sauk Mountain State Park Campground24 km · State park system
• Cook Spring25 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-22, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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