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Council Bluff Recreation Area

Near Belleview, Missouri

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37.72261, -90.93779

Campground Camping — Mark Twain National Forest — The Council Bluff Recreation Area, located next to the largest lake on the Mark Twain National Forest, is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. The area provides ample opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming and more. The site is large and spread out, the campground and beach are about a 1 mile hike apart, the hike/bike is downhill from the campground to the beach, but uphill coming back. Located in southern Missouri, the Council Bluff Lake was created by a dam built across Big River. It is 440 acres in size and 87 feet deep in some places. The Wild Boar Campground and sheltered picnic area are available for individual families or large groups. The Chapel Hill Beach is at the eastern end of the campgroun

Access Rating
3 / 5 · High clearance
Data Source
US Forest Service
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