Sutton Bluff ATV, UTV, and Motorcycle Trail
This is an almost 45-mile long trail system with multiple road crossings for ATVs/OHVs 50” or less in width. The segmented trails are accessed via county roads and Forest Service system roads; trails cannot be accessed directly from the campground without riding along the road. Trail segments follow forested ridge tops and cross deep hollows.
There are four areas with multiple miles of trail. To get to each area by ATV you will be traveling on County and Forest Service Roads, and will need a permit from Reynolds County.
There are several bridges over stream crossings on the trail.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Camping
Camping is available at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area.
Safety
For safety tips visit the Safety section of the website.
January - December
Permit price information can be found on the Passes and Permits page.
Riding permit required. Visit the Passes and Permits section of the site for prices and how to buy Mark Twain passes.
Drinking water is available at Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
State regulations apply on all vehicles using public roads. Check alerts and notices page for current closures.
On the Trail
- Reynolds county permits are required for ATVs and UTV’s accessing trail segments via county roads, and Forest Service system roads.
- Unlicensed motorcycles are not permitted on county or Forest Service system roads.
- ATV’s/OHVs must be 50” or less to ride on this trail.
- The bridges cannot support a vehicle wider than 50”.
At the Trailheads
- No overnight camping in day use areas at any time of year.
- Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the day use area
- No trash containers; please pack out all your trash.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
Address: 1301 South Main Street Salem, MO 65560
Phone: 573-729-6656
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.marktwainnf@usda.gov
Getting There
Parking
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area and trailheads:
- Sutton Bluff ATV 11 Trailhead
- Sutton Bluff ATV 4 & 14 Trailhead
- Sutton Bluff ATV 8 Trailhead
The trailhead fits a maximum of 2 vehicles with trailers. Sutton Bluff Recreation Area has parking for up to 10 vehicles with trailers, in addition to parking available for campers.
There are multiple pull-offs near Trails 8 and 18 that can accommodate 1 or 2 vehicles with trailers. These are not trailheads.
There is a small staging area with parking for 2 vehicles with trailers near Trail 11.
Additional parking and pull-offs are at your own risk. Please pull far enough off of any road to not impede traffic where you are able to.
Directions
Sutton Bluff Trail is located in Reynolds County.
Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
From Centerville, Missouri,
- travel 3 miles northeast on Highway 21.
- Turn left and take County Road 907 northwest for 7 miles,
- then turn left on County Road 849 and travel south for 3 miles to the campground.
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service
Nearby Recreation Sites
- Sutton Bluff ATV 11 Trailhead
- Sutton Bluff ATV 4 & 14 Trailhead
- Sutton Bluff ATV 8 Trailhead
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
OHV Trail Riding