Watercress Campground
Watercress campground is located in beautiful Craighead county in Arkansas and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 19 sites. Part of the Mark Twain National Forest it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Arkansas
Watercress Campground Overview
Reservable
Yes
Pitches
19
Watercress Campground Activities
A number of activities are available when staying at Watercress campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:
- Canoeing
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Tubing
- Swimming
Watercress Campground Location
Watercress Campground Weather Conditions
Here is the latest weather conditions for today 22nd Oct 2025 at Watercress campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.
Temp Min
43.3°F
Temp Now
55°F
Feels Like
53.2°F
Wind Speed Now
7MPH
Max Speed Max
7.4MPH
Wind Direction
WNW°
Pressure
1022MB
Current Humidity
48°
Avg Humidity
45°
Visibility Now
9 Miles
Avg Visibility
6 Miles
UV Index Now
2.9
Highest UV Index
1
Sunrise
07:19 AM
Sunset
06:18 PM
Watercress Campground Map
We've added a detailed Watercress Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.
How To Get To Watercress Campground?
Looking to get to Watercress Campground take the following directions. From Highway 60, drive north on Main Street to the National Park Service sign on Watercress Road. Turn north and drive just past the Park Service building complex, then make a left to Watercress Recreation Area. The picnic shelters are on the left toward the north end of the day use area.