WATERCRESS
| Address | Van Buren, Missouri (Lat 37.0019, Lon -91.0186) — the registered address (1420 Maud St., Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901) is more than 60km from the actual coordinates — the listed address (e.g. a ranger district office) may not match this location |
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| State | MO |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Contact | No contact info on file — check the official recreation.gov page |
Amenities
Campfire Allowed
Pets Allowed
Water Hookup: No
Checkin Time: 2:00 PM, 8:00 AM
Shade: Full
Sewer Hookup: No
Min Num of People: 1
Checkout Time: 10:00 PM, 12:00 PM
Driveway Entry: Back-In
Max Vehicle Length: 36–40
Max Num of Vehicles: 2–25
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Max Num of People: 8–75
Electricity Hookup: 20
Reservable Sites: 1 of 19
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 ar
Data updated: 2026-08-23 12:20 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)