Red Bluff Campground
Mark Twain National Forest
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.
Red Bluff is located in the Potosi-Fredericktown Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest. 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. Wading and swimming in Huzzah Creek 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, sunfish, suckers, and catfish.
Three new camping loops were constructed above the Huzzah Creek floodplain – Ridge Top Loop, Creek Loop, and Group Loop - each of which have modern restrooms, water, and electricity on 2023.
A new shower house, a dump station, and second pavilion were also added for visitor convenience. Camping spurs are variable in size and layout to accommodate recreational vehicles and trailers of all types.
A fourth camping loop, Pines Overlook, was renovated but remains a non-electric loop.
The campground offers several large sites available for tent and RV camping. All campground loops offer 30 amp & 50 amp pedestals, except for Pines Overlook (PO). Individual picnic sites are available as well, some of which have shelters. Two accessible group picnic shelters can be reserved and can accommodate up to 74 people (PAV 1 has electric and lighting). Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. The roads within the campground are paved.
Need to Know
- Flash flooding is possible in the area
At each single site you are allowed two vehicles and one towed vehicle (e.g. a pop-up, fifth-wheel, etc). At each double site you are allowed three vehicles and two towed vehicles (e.g. a pop-up, fifth-wheel, etc.). All vehicles must be parked on pavement at designated parking areas. If allowable vehicle use creates a safety hazard, then vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas to mitigate the hazard to visitors. This determination may be made by Campground Host or Forest Service staff. Additional vehicles are charged $2.00 per day and must display a proper fee envelope stub in the windshield.
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- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
This campground is located in southeastern Missouri, approximately one mile from the town of Davisville.
Recreation
Many sites are within 200 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.
Contact Information
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237 Highway V Viburnum MO 65566
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 573-743-6042
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From St. Louis, Missouri, take I-44 west to Cuba. Continue on Highway 19 south to Cherryville. Take 49 south to Highway V, turn left to Davisville and travel approximately 1 mile and turn left into the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site CL19, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL22, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL18, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site CL9, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL11, Loop Ridge Top Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL8, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site PO8, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site CL8, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL24, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL15, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site PAV1 Electric, Loop Pavilion 1, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site CL12, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL16, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site PAV2 NonElectric, Loop Pavilion 2, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site GL4, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site CL10, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site GL3, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site RTL20, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL9, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site GL8, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site GL5, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site RTL14, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL1, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL5, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL23, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RTL5, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL17, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL10, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site PO5, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site RTL15, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site PO7, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site CL13, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL14, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL3, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL7, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site GL7, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site CL6, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL12, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site PO4, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site PO3, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site CL17, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL1, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL19, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL16, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL7, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL4, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL3, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site CL18, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site GL6, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site PO6, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site PO1, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GL2, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site CL2, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL13, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site GL9, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site PO2, Loop Pines Overlook, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site CL11, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site x_003, Loop ASNG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site CL4, Loop Creek Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site GL1, Loop Group Loop, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site RTL2, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL21, Loop Ridge Top Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site RTL6, Loop Ridge Top Loop, Type Standard Electric
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