Watercress

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Watercress, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Refresh at Big SpringHike · 3.7 mi from camp

  Rejuvenate your mind and spirit at Big Spring while embracing the soothing water sounds. National Park Service

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• Ozark TrailHike · 230.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.0 mi from camp

  The Ozark Trail is a hiking, backpacking, and, in many places, biking and equestrian trail under construction in the Missouri Ozarks in the United States. Wikipedia

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• Big Spring River's Edge TrailHike · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Big Spring Slough TrailHike · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Big Spring Stone Ridge TrailHike · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Big Spring Branch TrailHike · 3.7 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Jacks Fork RiverPaddling and rafting · 21.3 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle the Upper Current RiverPaddling and rafting · 28.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Richbark CaveCave · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Retort HillPeak · 633 ft · 7.5 mi from campShow on map
• Windes HillPeak · 758 ft · 8.4 mi from campShow on map
• Rocky FallsWaterfall · 12.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.