Markham Springs
Markham Springs Campground is set on the Black River in a scenic and historic recreation area in the southwestern corner of Missouri's Mark Twain National Forest. The area provides access to multiple trails and recreational opportunities.
Markham Springs Recreation Area gets its name from former owner, M. J. Markham, who acquired the property in 1901 and operated a lumber mill at the site until the 1930s.
The Fuchs House, a five-bedroom concrete and native stone home, also sits on the property, along with a neighboring mill. At times, it is also available for rent.
The campground offers single and double sites for tent and RV camping. Some rather primitive sites are located in a wooded setting near the river.
Electric hookups are provided, as well as tables and campfire rings with grills. Lantern posts are also available. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, showers and trash collection are provided.
Need to Know
- Click here for more information on the Mark Twain National Forest.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Natural Features
Located adjacent to the Black River, the recreation area contains a small pond that dates back to the 1800s. The area is covered by a dense forest of colorful trees, including ash, elm, maple and poplar.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of Williamsville is just 3 miles from the campground, offering a general store and fuel station.
Recreation
River and stream fishing are popular activities near the campground. The Black River boasts bass, sunfish, walleye and catfish. Many anglers fish from boats, but others fish from the riverbanks. Canoeing and kayaking is also possible on the river.
Various day hikes within the Markham Springs Trail System are accessible from the campground. Eagle Bluff Trail is a 1.5-mile loop along the river, where birding and wildlife viewing are favorite pastimes.
Contact Information
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Rt 1 Box 144B Williamsville MO 63967
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Poplar Bluff, take Highway 67 north for 14 miles, then drive west on Highway 49 for 9 miles (about 3 miles past the town of Williamsville). Take the first right after crossing the Black River to enter Markham Springs Recreation Area.
Available Campsites
- Site 026, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022 Double, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 014, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 001, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 007, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012 Double, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011 Double, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003 Double, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 026, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site Pavilion, Loop Pavilion, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 002, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 018, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 025, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 021, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 012, Loop PINE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Sycamore, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 027, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027 Double, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 032 Double, Loop Birch, Type Rv Electric
- Site 017, Loop River, Type Standard Nonelectric
