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Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Sutton Bluff Trail, Mark Twain National Forest, West Fork Black River, Reynolds County, Mark Twain Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area has over 25 miles of looped trails. A Forest Service Trail Use Permit is required and can be obtained by visiting the ranger station or by visiting the nearby Centerville Quick Stop. Sutton Bluff Campground offers direct trail access and has a total of 35 sites in which some sites can be reserved for an additional fee. ATV riders must purchase a separate county permit in addition to the trail permit which can be obtained by visiting the Reynolds County Courthouse.
The trail system is open year-round but the campground is only open between the months of April through October. Other highlights include a small gravel beach next to the campground.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Mark Twain Trail Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Yes (84 inches) | Whip Flags Required For Safety ATVs are required to have safety flags |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($7.00 per OHV) OHV Season Pass - $45; Mountain Bike - $3/day or $20/year |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $10.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Sutton Bluff Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Centerville, MO | ||
| Address | 7378 County Road 849, Centerville, MO 63633 | ||
| From: Centerville, MO
1) Take SR-21 north .5 miles 2) Turn left (north-west) on County Road 806, continue about 3.5 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Mark Twain National Forest 401 Fairgrounds Road Rolla, MO 65401 (573) 364-4621 mailroom_r9_mark_twain@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Reserve America (877) 444-6777 www.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Campground Reservations |
| Contact Info | Centerville Quick Stop Highway 21 North Centerville, MO 63633 (573) 648-2201 |
| Comment | Sells Mark Twain Trail Permits |
| Contact Info | Reynolds County Courthouse P.O. Box 76 Centerville, MO 63633 (573) 648-2494 (573) 785-6402 |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 750 to 1000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks |  Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Centerville Quick Stop (573) 648-2201 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Centerville Quick Stop (573) 648-2201 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Parks Bluff Campground (573) 637-2290 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Parks Bluff Campground (573) 637-2290 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Centerville Quick Stop (573) 648-2201 |
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