Mark Twain National Forest Watercress Recreation Area
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Overview

Location
Address: Van Buren, Missouri 63965
GPS: 37.00194, -91.01861
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Local Directions: Take Highway 60 to Van Buren. In Van Buren, proceed along US60/Main Street to the National Park Service Office on Watercress Road; follow the black-topped road past the Office; making a left turn to the bottom of the hill, approximately 1/3 mile. Directions to the Pavilions: Sycamore Pavilion is located closest to the boat launch (on the approach into the area). Old Hickory is located more towards the north or up river nearer the camping areas.

Contact Information
Local Phone: 1-573-996-2153
Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea...

Open
April to October
  Sites
17 RV Sites, 17 Tent Sites, 17 No Hookup

Rates
Daily Rates: $10.00 - $20.00

Facilities & Services
No Showers, Vault Toilets

Recreation
Boat Ramp, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming

Policies
All Ages, No Reservations, Pets Welcome

Restrictions
Max RV Length 40 ft
 
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Sites
Total Sites17
RV Sites17
   
Tent Sites17
Max RV Length40 ft
   
  
  
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Facilities and Services
  Hours Description Fees
Flush Toilets  
Handicap Facilities  
No Showers  
Vault Toilets  
Recreation
  Hours Description Fees
Boat Ramp  
Boating  
Canoeing  
Fishing   Walleye, smallmouth bass, sunfish and catfish
Hiking   Songbird Hiking Trail - 1.2 miles
Kayaking  
Pavilion  
Power Boating   Power boats are limited to 40 HP.
Swimming  
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