Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234490
When Markham Springs reopens
Markham Springs's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026 · of 33 monitored sites
Of the 462 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026): 125 open for online reservation · 6 reserved · 331 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 20 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
72.9% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 125 of 462 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 1, 2026Not open online72.9%
Open site-dates125 / 462
Reserved (of online inventory)6 / 131
Weekday openings82
Weekend openings34
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 82 fall on weekdays and 34 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 116 open site-nights on mapped sites; 125 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 112 of 429 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 32 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 21 | 10 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 10 |
| 24 | 10 |
| 25 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Pavilion | 9 |
This day-use unit currently has 9 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
116 open site-nights across 12 sites at Markham Springs, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
32 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 12 3-night, 11 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 21.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 32 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 22 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 23 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 24 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 25 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 26 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 28 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 29 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 30 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 31 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 32 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 27 | 60 ft | Yes | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
Day-use inventory
9 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion | 9 | 5 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
About Markham Springs
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
33 monitored sites20 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft11 with hookups29 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
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.
Rt 1 Box 144B, Williamsville, MO 63967
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234490 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234490 · Markham Springs · Williamsville MO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Markham Springs?
Reservations for Markham Springs are made through Recreation.gov. 72.9% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 125 of 462 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Markham Springs?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Markham Springs?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 21. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Markham Springs fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 32 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Markham Springs?
September 2026, with 112 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 429.
When is the next open date at Markham Springs?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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