Markham Springs Recreation Area

Campground · Missouri ·

Mark Twain National Forest (NF) · Open Access

396 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: April 1, 2025 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

36.98128, -90.60501 · 36°58'52.6"N 90°36'18.0"W

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Fees and stay limits

Single Nonelectric - $10; Double Nonelectric - $20; Single Electric - $17; Double Electric - $34; Per vehicle - $5/day; Group picnic pavilion is $50/day (50 people)

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Markham Springs Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Markham Springs Recreation Area?
No. Markham Springs Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Single Nonelectric - $10
  • Double Nonelectric - $20
  • Single Electric - $17
  • Double Electric - $34
  • Per vehicle - $5/day
  • Group picnic pavilion is $50/day (50 people)

Restrictions:

  • No OHVs/ATvs/UTVs are allowed to operate within this Recreation Area.
  • No fireworks
  • Firearms should be kept in a tent or vehicle
  • Showers are for campers only
  • Maximum of 2 vehicles and/or 8 persons at a single site, and 16 persons at a double site.
  • No swimming in the pond.

Accessibility:

  • Day Use - 2 covered picnic tables that are accessible Campground - every site has accessible picnic tables, fire rings and lantern posts.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Markham Springs Recreation Area

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