Watercress

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Mark Twain National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Mark Twain National Forest Fees: Campsites: - Single Sites: $10/night - Double Sites: $20/night There is a 50% discount for camping for anyone with an Interagency Access or Senior Pass . Season: May 1 to October 1 Reservations: All campsites are first come, first served Overview ***Watercress sustained substantial damage to the pavilions during the 2017 flood, they are not reservable at this time, however the boat ramp is still open for public use.*** Watercress Campground lies on the banks one of the forest’s greatest treasures; the Current River. Floats on the river provide views of southeastern Missouri that otherwise can't be seen. The area is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and recreation opportunities are plentiful in the surrounding area. Recreation Boating and canoeing on the Current River, as well as on other nearby rivers, are popular activities. A boat ramp for both motorized and non-motorized boats is available on the east bank of the Current River. Anglers enjoy fishing for bass, walleye, sunfish and the occasional catfish. Big Spring, Missouri's largest spring, is just five miles from the campground. Hikers at Watercress area… Getting there: From Highway 60, drive north on Main Street to the National Park Service sign on Watercress Road. Turn north and drive just past the Park Service building complex, then make a left to Watercress Recreation Area. The picnic shelters are on the left toward the north end of the day use area. Rules: - No OHVs/ATVs/UTVs allowed to operate at this recreation area. - No more than 8 people are permitted at any one site (16 for double sites). - When fishing at Watercress Recreation Area, all limits apply and necessary permits are required. - Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14. - No fireworks Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233983 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov