Red Bluff Campground

237 Highway V
Viburnum, MO 65566

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 60 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 58 of 60 sites
Fire pit: 59 of 60 sites
Picnic table: 5 of 60 sites
Pets allowed: all 60 sites
ADA accessible: 51 of 60 sites
Group sites: 11 of 60 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 100 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CAR, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Andrew S

Loop:Ridge Top Loop

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Once again we had a great camping experience at Red Bluff campground. It’s peaceful and well maintained.

Russell M

Loop:Creek Loop

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Reviewed 19 days ago

Dump and fill station located on the left just after you enter the area. Mobile phone service is fairly limited. Nice creek to explore. One short trail to hike.

Glen M

Loop:Creek Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

Site #3...Nice campground, recently reconstructed, with a modern shower house in the Ridgetop loop. Fire pits cleaned out often and the vault toilets were decent. Most sites have few or no trees for shade, but it makes for excellent dark sky viewing at night as long as your camping neighbors keep their lights dim. I camped at Red Bluff for a dark night sky and wasn't disappointed. No sites in the Creek loop are actually on the Huzzah, but are a couple hundred yards away. A dozen miles to the nearest town (Viburnum) with a Casey's and not much else. Steelville is further away but has more shops and food. We barely got any ATT signal only at Hwy V.

Patrick W

Loop:Creek Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

Very nice and clean park. I am curious why they built such nice sites but didn't actually level them, seems odd to me.

Emily K

Loop:Ridge Top Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

Red Bluff is my favorite campground. It is absolutely beautiful. It is so well taken care of. We love the crystal clear water of the river. I also love that at night there is no light pollution, it makes for great star gazing.

Scott D

Loop:Ridge Top Loop

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Wry nice campground

Availability

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