Council Bluff Recreation Area
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About Council Bluff Recreation Area
Council Bluff Recreation Area is a national park campground at Mark Twain National Forest in Iron County, Missouri. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Council Bluff Recreation Area is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 30 ft. Campers rate it 4.2/5 across 84 reviews.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 62 · 2024: 48 · 2025: 39
Location
Address
Belgrade, Missouri
Coordinates
37.7083, -90.9417
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 67 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Council Bluff Recreation Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Council Bluff Recreation Area?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Council Bluff Recreation Area?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Council Bluff Recreation Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Council Bluff Recreation Area right now?
Council Bluff Recreation Area is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Council Bluff Recreation Area located?
Council Bluff Recreation Area is located in Mark Twain National Forest, near Belgrade, Missouri.
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