CampsiteGROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable

Site A — COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA

COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA · Illinois · Loop GRPA

Campsite A at COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA in Illinois. GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 74 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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37.72345, -90.93931

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length: 30
Max Num of Vehicles: 8
Driveway Surface: Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-in

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 74
Min Num of People: 1
Capacity/Size Rating: Group
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Shade: Yes

How Site A Compares

One of 57 sites at COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA — 14 of them in the GRPA loop.
Fits vehicles up to 30 ft — longer than 89% of sites here.

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Photos from COUNCIL BLUFF RECREATION AREA

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

LARGE SANDY BEACH WITH PLAY AREA — Mark Twain National Forest

GROUP SHELTER AT BEACH — Mark Twain National Forest

Permitted Equipment

RVTentTrailer

Booking Tips for Site A

Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 2:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite A?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site A?

Maximum occupancy is 74 people and 8 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site A?

Max vehicle length is 30 ft.

What hookups does site A have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site A?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM.