Red Bluff
Red Bluff is a national forest campground in Missouri.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 37.81295, -91.16939
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21838
About Red Bluff
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. 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 at the campground. Red Bluff is located in the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest. Most sites are within 100 yards of Huzzah Creek, where tubing and swimming are enjoyed by visitors. The water can be swift-moving at times and rocks and drop-offs are not marked. Fishing is also popular in the area and anglers can expect to find bass, perch and catfish. The Red Bluff Trail lies within the boundaries of the campground. It is a 1.2-mile loop that winds through a pine plantation and big oak timber, into an adjoining hollow before returning to the campground. The short trail provides an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a variety of ecological communities, while reaping the benefits of a half-hour of hiking.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 93 designated routes (92 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Red Bluff | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Red Bluff Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Hazel Creek | National forest campground | 8.6 mi | — | — |
| Hazel Creek Campground | Private campground | 8.6 mi | — | — |
| Berryman | National forest campground | 9.9 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.