STATUS.LIVE / campgrounds / council-bluff-recreation-area COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA STATUS Mark Twain National Forest . Missouri checked 09:21 UTC . as the Forest Service lists it TODAY Oct 6 ................................................. closed season April 24, 2025 RESERVATIONS book ........ search Recreation.gov https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Council%20Bluff%20Recreation%20Area Picnic Pavilion Reservations Picnic area pavilions can be reserved by calling the concessionaire at 573-766-5765. Reservation needed - Campsites Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit for single sites. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance of a visit for group sites. Reservations … fees Day Use $5/day. 20 people - $10/day. 74 people - $50/day. Campsite (Non-Electric): Single - $15/night. Double - $25/night. Group Campsite 1 - 50 people: $50/night. 51 - 74 people: $100/night rules No food, glass containers or pets on beach. Boat motors are limited to 10 horsepower or must be operated at a no wake speed if larger than 10 horsepower. Horses and off-road vehicles are prohibited in developed areas. Equestrian use is prohibited on Council Bluff Lake Trail. Fireworks are prohibited. Campsite parking … official page https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21844 NEARBY CAMPGROUNDS Hazel Creek ............................................ 15 km Red Bluff Recreation Area .............................. 23 km Berryman ............................................... 25 km Sutton Bluff Recreation Area ........................... 28 km ASK YOUR ASSISTANT > Is Council Bluff Recreation Area open, and how do I book it? connect: https://status.live/campgrounds/mcp