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Reviews (323)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Spring State Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with excellent access to the Current River and nearby attractions like Blue Spring and Rocky Falls. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly staff, highlighting the park's peaceful atmosphere and various recreational opportunities, including hiking and swimming. However, some guests noted issues with restroom cleanliness and limited electric sites, as well as occasional disturbances from wildlife, particularly raccoons. Overall, it is a cherished spot for camping and outdoor activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Spring State Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground with excellent access to the Current River and nearby attractions like Blue Spring and Rocky Falls. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly staff, highlighting the park's peaceful atmosphere and various recreational opportunities, including hiking and swimming. However, some guests noted issues with restroom cleanliness and limited electric sites, as well as occasional disturbances from wildlife, particularly raccoons. Overall, it is a cherished spot for camping and outdoor activities.
Review Summary
James R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 224, Loop: Loop 200
Very nice and quiet place. The only thing I can even complain about is the site claims that it's riverfront but you can't see the river. But still 5 star. It's just a few minutes from town and alot of cool places to visit.
Laura W
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 200
Beautiful park and the campsites are nice! Located next to the river. Beware of lots of flies and bees in the camp area and the bathrooms/showers could use a good scrubbing but other than that it was great! Very quiet.
Colin M
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 506, Loop: Loop 500
went hiking with a friend, and found the trail heads hard to find for the connectors to the 'between the rivers' trail. We got lost as we didn't find the trail head, and the paths were not easily visible. Hiking back the second day, where we stopped in Chilton creek overnight, we skipped the (Spring Valley trail? not sure the name, but it was the northernmost one nearby the CCC museum), and went through Chubb Hollow instead, which was much more navigable. I had a good time regardless of somewhat gross bathrooms and unclear trails!
Sarah K
September 21, 2026
The pavilion area was very nice.
Millard B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Loop 100
We love this place! It’s quiet, clean, and beautiful this time of year (September - after Labor Day).
A day spent kayaking on the Current River makes it a perfect getaway!
Lerin R
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: Loop 200
Access to the water was perfect to get off the float trip at camp. Perfect for you get kids to be able to play in the water. Campground was clean and quiet, close to the bathroom. Love this spot and look forward to many more adventures here.
Jane B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 220, Loop: Loop 200
Beautiful campground with easy access to bath and showers. River access within walking distance. A very peaceful and serene location. Enjoyed our stay!
Julie L
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 222, Loop: Loop 200
Beautiful camping area.
Close to river & Big Springs.
It was not mowed or weedeated.
I thought that was sad , especially for Holiday weekend!
Scott L
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: Loop 100
I like how there's a lower price for campers that don't need electricity or water. My van has solar, so an electrical hookup isn't necessary. The bugs were a bit thick the night I stayed. The showers were nice, but it'd be helpful to have more shelving to put clothes, soap, shampoo, razor, etc. Thanks for all that everyone does at Big Spring.
Daniel v
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: Loop 100
Facilities were great . It was the bugs we all got bit up there was a little gnat that loved flying into our eyes .
Location & Directions for Big Spring
Po Box 490, Van Buren, MO 63965 United States
Elevation: 138 ft
Getting There
Big Spring Campground is located four miles (4 mi) south of Van Buren, Missouri. Turn south on Missouri Highway 103 and continue south for four miles (4 mi) to the Big Spring Unit of the park.
Highway access
Big Spring Campground is accessible via Missouri Highway 103, which connects to the nearby town of Van Buren.
Policies & Rules
General
- If you arrive and another party is occupying your reserved campsite, please call Arrowhead Dispatch at 1-844-460-3604 for a Law Enforcement officer to be dispersed to your location for removal of the unauthorized party.
- 50-amp electric hookups are now available in the 200 loop only (bring converters if necessary).
- There is no direct water hook up at the campsites. You may fill your tanks at the station near the front entrance.
- There are no sewer hookups. A dump station is available at the campground entrance.
- Two tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site only on Standard Family sites
- Modern restrooms are open April 15-Oct. 15. During other times visitors will be directed to an alternative, which may be a short distance from their campsite.
- No glass bottled beverages are allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels
- All reservations and reservation changes MUST be completed through the Recreation.gov user profile or by calling toll free 1+877-444-6777.
- For more information about the campground, please call (573) 323-4236 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30pm weekdays, or e-mail [email protected].
- Free standing Hammocks only. NO hammocks are allowed to be tied to trees.
- Water systems shut off Oct. 15-April 14. (Water off means most bathrooms and faucets in campgrounds will be closed and facilities winterized, including picnic pavilions. The exception are the heated shower houses/flush restrooms at Round Spring, Big Spring and Alley Spring campgrounds.)
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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