Red Bluff Campground
Mark Twain National Forest — fishing
Location: Viburnum, MO, MO
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (65 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/red-bluff-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Red Bluff Campground offers beautiful campsites along scenic Huzzah Creek with a 4.3/5 rating from 85 Google reviews. Campers praise the serene natural setting, clean swimming area, and variety of site spacing for different camping preferences.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also Carolina Wren, Barred Owl, Wild Turkey, Prairie Lizard, and Little Brown Skink.
Insider tips for Red Bluff Campground: Pines Overlook loop offers shaded tent sites with scenic views Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly Yard hydrants available for washing off; verify shower availability before arrival as reviews mention inconsistent shower access
Skip Red Bluff Campground if: You require RV hookups—most sites have none and campground is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need camping outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer electric hookups at your site.
Best time to visit Red Bluff Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Council Bluff Recreation Area (Belgrade, MO), Sutton Bluff Recreation Area (Salem, MO), Loggers Lake Campground (Bunker, MO), Lane Spring Recreation Area (ROLLA, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Red Bluff Campground
Cell signal at Red Bluff Campground (Viburnum, MO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryPines Overlook loop offers shaded tent sites with scenic views
Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly
Yard hydrants available for washing off; verify shower availability before arrival as reviews mention inconsistent shower access
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mark Twain National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mark Twain National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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