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About Markham Springs
Number of accommodations: 12
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (30)
What Guests Are Saying
Markham Springs is a well-maintained campground in Mark Twain National Forest, featuring clean facilities, reliable water and electric services, and beautiful river access. While some visitors noted issues with mosquitos, limited phone service, and a shortage of vault toilets and showers, many expressed a desire to return due to the campground's overall appeal. The scenic surroundings and well-kept amenities contribute to a positive camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Markham Springs is a well-maintained campground in Mark Twain National Forest, featuring clean facilities, reliable water and electric services, and beautiful river access. While some visitors noted issues with mosquitos, limited phone service, and a shortage of vault toilets and showers, many expressed a desire to return due to the campground's overall appeal. The scenic surroundings and well-kept amenities contribute to a positive camping experience.
Review Summary
Paige U
July 13, 2024
Beautiful site with river access. Vault toilets but 2 very decent sized showers. Roads need to be repaved fr
Paige U
July 13, 2024
Beautiful site with river access. Vault toilets but 2 very decent sized showers. Roads need to be repaved fr
Debby S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
I was disappointed with the few vault toilets and only two showers available for the whole camps. While it was ok the weeds were invasive
Debby S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
I was disappointed with the few vault toilets and only two showers available for the whole camps. While it was ok the weeds were invasive
Camille F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Birch
Beautiful setting. We were very happy with showers and bathrooms. Would definitely stay there again.
Camille F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Birch
Beautiful setting. We were very happy with showers and bathrooms. Would definitely stay there again.
Karen J
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
Campsites are well kept. Nice quiet place to camp. Bathrooms had no paper, and the women's had the door left open for all the bugs in the world to enter. Women's shower was dirty, also.
Karen J
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
Campsites are well kept. Nice quiet place to camp. Bathrooms had no paper, and the women's had the door left open for all the bugs in the world to enter. Women's shower was dirty, also.
Pamela M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Birch
Been coming here since I was a kid. Have seen the park in better shape, but it looks like it is finally starting to improve. The bones are here: valley, river, trails, spring, toilet, shower, water, and a loop with electric. Wish the old spring mill wheel was still turning like when I was a kid. Historic mill house has been restored and is available to rent now! So cool! Love this place with all of my heart. Please keep improving it, us forest service! This place is amazing!
Pamela M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Birch
Been coming here since I was a kid. Have seen the park in better shape, but it looks like it is finally starting to improve. The bones are here: valley, river, trails, spring, toilet, shower, water, and a loop with electric. Wish the old spring mill wheel was still turning like when I was a kid. Historic mill house has been restored and is available to rent now! So cool! Love this place with all of my heart. Please keep improving it, us forest service! This place is amazing!
Location Markham Springs
Address:
Rt 1 Box 144 B
Williamsville, MO, 63967
United States
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.
Markham Springs is accessible via State Highway 49, which connects to Highway 67 approximately 14 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9733 / -90.6017
Elevation: 150 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
