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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
Darrin R
October 3, 2021
Really nice and quiet.
Darrin R
October 3, 2021
Really nice and quiet.
Steve C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
Years ago, this park was a GEM!!!! No longer. It's very run down and in need of a lot of help! No dump station anymore???? The beautiful spring pond that used to fuel the paddle wheel has a break in the dam , some of the electric sites are in disrepair. So sad because this was once a GEM. The river loop sites are in much
need of care.
Steve C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
Years ago, this park was a GEM!!!! No longer. It's very run down and in need of a lot of help! No dump station anymore???? The beautiful spring pond that used to fuel the paddle wheel has a break in the dam , some of the electric sites are in disrepair. So sad because this was once a GEM. The river loop sites are in much
need of care.
Wilda S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
Enjoyed every minute, swimming, biking, hiking. Not crowded so excellent if you are doing the social distancing.
Wilda S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: Birch
Enjoyed every minute, swimming, biking, hiking. Not crowded so excellent if you are doing the social distancing.
Barbara H
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Birch
The Camp Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Other guest were friendly and quite. The double site was large and shaded. My only complaint was that the fire pit grate was so high that even in the lowest position, it was hard to get enough coals to cook.
Barbara H
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Birch
The Camp Hostess was very friendly and helpful. Other guest were friendly and quite. The double site was large and shaded. My only complaint was that the fire pit grate was so high that even in the lowest position, it was hard to get enough coals to cook.
Kevin B
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Birch
We enjoyed our time there, mostly because of the friends we camped with. We stayed at a group site. We shared a utility post for electric. We wanted to have our awnings facing each other and it was a little difficult setting up. There was a lot of grassy area where the kids could run around, but there were a lot of gopher holes. Some of them were large and deep. I fell down when my foot went in one of the holes. We noticed that the other camping looks were not maintained at all. Sites were overgrown and looked abandoned. It was a shame because it is a beautiful park. And you could see how nice those camping areas could be.
Kevin B
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Birch
We enjoyed our time there, mostly because of the friends we camped with. We stayed at a group site. We shared a utility post for electric. We wanted to have our awnings facing each other and it was a little difficult setting up. There was a lot of grassy area where the kids could run around, but there were a lot of gopher holes. Some of them were large and deep. I fell down when my foot went in one of the holes. We noticed that the other camping looks were not maintained at all. Sites were overgrown and looked abandoned. It was a shame because it is a beautiful park. And you could see how nice those camping areas could be.
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
