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Mark Twain National Forest Watercress Recreation Area
Van Buren, MO
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- US Forest Service
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- Address:Van Buren, MO
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Mark Twain National Forest Watercress Recreation Area
Songbird Trail
Missouri
0.6 mi56 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Skyline Trail
Missouri
1.4 mi154 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Ozark Trail - Current River
Missouri
7.8 mi951 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Big Spring Campground
Missouri
1.8 mi509 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Ozark Trail - Current River
Missouri
1.7 mi220 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Big Spring - Spring Loop
Missouri
0.2 mi
Trail
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