Mark Twain National Forest Watercress Recreation Area

  • $0.00 /night
  • (3.7)3 reviews

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Camping Style

Backpacker
Cabin
Other Camping
RV Camping
Tent Camping
Trailer Camping

About Campground

Directions

Take Highway 60 to Van Buren. In Van Buren, proceed along US60/Main Street to the National Park Service Office on Watercress Road; follow the black-topped road past the Office; making a left turn to the bottom of the hill, approximately 1/3 mile. Directions to the Pavilions: Sycamore Pavilion is located closest to the boat launch (on the approach into the area). Old Hickory is located more towards the north or up river nearer the camping areas.

Access

Boat-In
Walk-in

Accommodations

RV Sites
Standard
Tent Sites

Features

Picnic Table
Toilets
Trash

Essentials

ADA Access
Alcohol Allowed
Drinking Water
Fires Allowed
Mobile Service
Pets Allowed

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Average ratings

3.7

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Ken Wienhoff

1 year ago
3/5

The Camp is nice. Beautiful river. Unfortunately I was compelled to pick up trash left behind by others during my visit....

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mike brown

1 year ago
5/5

Nice helpful staff clean bathroom peaceful beautiful place nice horse and bicycle trails also good for hiking dog friendly

Lots of public picnic areas grill

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Brad Yates

1 year ago
3/5

The bathroom concrete was caved in, and trash bags were sitting on ground. Not very busy at this time. The view of the river was beautiful!

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