Council Bluff (Wbr) Cg
Council Bluff (Wbr) Cg is a national forest campground in Missouri.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.72262, -90.93780
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21844
About Council Bluff (Wbr) Cg
The Council Bluff Recreation Area, located next to the largest lake on the Mark Twain National Forest, is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. The area provides ample opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming and more. The site is large and spread out, the campground and beach are about a 1 mile hike apart, the hike/bike is downhill from the campground to the beach, but uphill coming back. Located in southern Missouri, the Council Bluff Lake was created by a dam built across Big River. It is 440 acres in size and 87 feet deep in some places. The Wild Boar Campground and sheltered picnic area are available for individual families or large groups. The Chapel Hill Beach is at the eastern end of the campground and provides 1.25 acres of sandy beach. The beach is accessible via a short walkway from the parking area. Boating and paddling is a popular pastime on the lake, but all boats on the lake must operate at a no-wake speed. Visitors can access the water via the two boat ramps located at the lake. Fishing is also available. Anglers can expect a catch of a variety of freshwater fish, including bass, bluegills, catfish and crappies. The 12-mile Council Bluff Trail encircles the lake, with spurs to the campground. Hikers can enjoy scenic views of the lake and a look at the Mark Twain wilderness. The Ozark Trail connects to the Council Bluff Trail at Trace Creek mile 15. Waterfowl hunting is allowed on Council Bluff Lake and the nearby Enough Fie
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 40 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 91 designated routes (113 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk In 1 to 4 | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Group C | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Group B | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Walk In Campsites 5 to 8 | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Group D | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Group A | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.