Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232419
When Sutton Bluff Recreation Area reopens
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
30
Only 30 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Mar 27 – May 4, 2027 · of 34 monitored sites
Of the 1,326 tracked site-dates (Mar 27 – May 4, 2027): 312 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 1,014 not yet released. Of the facility's 34 monitored sites, 26 can be reserved online and 8 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability in the tracked window
None of the 1,326 site-dates Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Mar 27, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.
Load status
Mar 27 – May 4, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-dates0 / 1,326
Of the 1,326 tracked site-dates (Mar 27 – May 4, 2027): 312 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 1,014 not yet released.
Open dates by month
Mar 2027 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-dates across the tracked window — these site-dates are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 33 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 27, 2027. That is about 144 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 27, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe Mar 27, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
About Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Overview
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.
34 monitored sites8 FCFS sitesRVs up to 76 ft14 with hookups33 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKMax party 32
Getting there
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.
Po Box 460, Salem, MO 65560573-729-6656
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 1,326 tracked site-dates open for online reservation at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 30 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 3, 2026 00:18 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 30 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?
33 of the 33 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 76 ft.
When is the next open date at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Sutton Bluff Recreation Area begins Mar 27, 2027 — about 144 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 27, 2027.
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