Watercress
Van Buren, Missouri · 466 ft · In Mark Twain National Forest
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 466 ft (142 m)466 ft142 m
Sites19
Watercress lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 02Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 03Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 04Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 05Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 06Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 07Standard · up to 16 people40 ft
- 08Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 09Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
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
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Watercress: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms, 82% chance of rain85°67°
- ThuChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 43% chance of rain90°52°
- FriSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 22% chance of rain66°37°
- SatSunny66°36°
- SunSunny72°43°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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