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Council Bluff Recreation Area, a Forest Service campground

Mark Twain National Forest

Council Bluff Recreation Area

Campground55 sitesReservable

Photo: Mark Twain National Forest

Site map

53 of 55 campsites at their real positions, from the agency's own site coordinates.

  • Campsite
  • Loop, in site-number order
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About this campground

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.
From the USDA Forest Service's description on Recreation.gov.

Sites and hookups

Campsites
55
Sites by type
4 group
Max RV length
40 ft
Walk-in sites
7
Pets
Allowed
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov

Amenities

  • Showers
  • Flush toilets
  • Vault toilets
  • Drinking water

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