Council Bluff Recreation Area
Caledonia, Missouri · 1,283 ft · In Mark Twain National Forest
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,283 ft (391 m)1,283 ft391 m
Loops4
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- COUN4 sites4 standard · up to 30 ft
- GRPA14 sites10 standard · 4 group · up to 30 ft
- L1WK9 sites9 walk-to · up to 30 ft
- L2SG14 sites14 standard · up to 40 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 15 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“MANAGEMENT SITES” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
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About
Overview
The Council Bluff Recreation Area is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. The Wild Boar Campground and sheltered picnic area, available for individual families or large groups, is next to the largest lake in the Mark Twain National Forest. The area provides ample opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming and more.Recreation
Boating 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.
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Council Bluff Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain90°70°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms, 92% chance of rain78°67°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 72% chance of rain85°50°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 28% chance of rain59°38°
- SatSunny63°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Wild Boar Ridge Campground
Public Land · 310 ft · Caledonia
Group D
Campground · 320 ft · Caledonia
Group C
Campground · 0.1 mi · Caledonia
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Caledonia share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.1 mi
Walk In 1 to 4
Caledonia, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 0.2 mi
Walk In Campsites 5 to 8
Caledonia, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 17 mi
Cook Spring
Centerville, MO
- 17 mi
Camp site
Potosi, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
- 18 mi
Beecher Spring
Potosi, MO
- 18 mi
Edward Beecher Recreation Area
Potosi, MO · On U.S. Forest Service land · Mark Twain National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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