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Watercress

US Forest Service · Missouri

Watercress in Missouri. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 152 public campsites we map in Missouri.

***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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$10/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
250
Coordinates
37.00194, -91.01861

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-22, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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