Watercress Recreation Area
Near Van Buren, Missouri
37.00194, -91.01861
Campground Camping — Mark Twain National Forest — Watercress Recreation Area is an ideal place to relax and enjoy a few hours, or a few days. Located within the town of Van Buren, the campground and day use area are adjacent to the Current River , which flows past scenic bluffs, springs, caves as it meanders through the Mark Twain National Forest toward Doniphan, MO. 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. Boating and canoeing on the Current River, as well as on other nearby rivers, are popular activities. A boat ramp fo
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