ROLLA, Mo.— The entry gate at Red Bluff Recreation Area will officially reopen on September 1, 2023. Overnight camping and public access to Huzzah Creek will be available through October 31, 2023.
After nearly two years of construction activity, visitors will see big changes at this Mark Twain National Forest recreation site. New camping loops with modern facilities were built on higher ground to avoid the repeated Huzzah Creek flooding and infrastructure damage.
“We invite people to come out to see Red Bluff, and more importantly, to help us try out the new camping spots and amenities during the upcoming fall season,” announced Becky Ewing, District Ranger.
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. For now, the Group Loop will remain closed until further finishing work can be completed.
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.
The former Upper and Lower camping loops located in the floodplain are slated for decommissioning and are no longer open for camping . Day-use access to Huzzah Creek will remain available near the original pavilion and the former Lower Loop.
Camping and pavilion reservations will be available for some sites through the website, Recreation.gov. Other campsites will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
How to stay in touch:
The Potosi Ranger Station is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can reach us by calling (573) 438-5427. To receive updates on Mark Twain National Forest events and happenings, like us on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/marktwainnationalforest.
View all the recreation offerings of the Potos-Fredericktown Ranger District at fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21836.