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Big Spring

Po Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri, United States

Big Spring flows along it's tree and moss-lined banks
Historic Big Spring Lodge retaining walls and drinking fountain before restoration
Big Spring on a cold fall morning with mist
Big Spring flows along it's tree and moss-lined banks preview

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About Big Spring

In the rolling, forested landscape of Big Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Number of accommodations: 132

Campground Amenities

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 15

Sites & Availability

132 Sites Available

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🚐 101, Loop: Loop 100
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⛺ G02, Loop: Big Spring Group Sites
45 guests · Campfire
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⛺ G03, Loop: Chub Hollow/Groupsite #3
45 guests · Campfire
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Reviews (236)

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What Guests Are Saying

Big Spring Campground is a peaceful and well-maintained location, known for its beautiful spring and river, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, helpful staff, and the serene atmosphere, especially during less crowded times. While some guests noted the lack of water and electric hook-ups at sites and occasional noise from other campers, many expressed a strong desire to return for the natural beauty and overall enjoyable experience.

Review Summary

4.1
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Judy H

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April 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Loop 100

5

Campground was quite in off season. Still able to float and canoe with wetsuits .

Lorri H

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March 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Loop 100

5

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Ed S

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December 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: Loop 100

5

Clean campsites with easy access to trails and the Big Spring. It was a special place to cook Thanksgiving dinner!

Greg S

November 18, 2024

5

My family and I had a great time this last summer for our family reunion we be back this coming summer

Daniel D

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October 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: Loop 100

3

Beautiful place on the river. Bathrooms and other facilities were clean and top notch.

Andrew S

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October 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200

5

Beautiful setting -- must see springs and great trails.

Richard C

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October 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 224, Loop: Loop 200

4

The park is beautiful place well kept. But the restrooms in the camping area needs some attention and the water fill station was at a very low pressure it took a long time to fill up rv tank.

Blake K

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October 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 211, Loop: Loop 200

5

Quiet and clean campground. The bathrooms were spotless. I will camp here again in the spring and spend more time exploring the area.

Michael W

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October 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 100

5

We had a great time at Big Spring. The campground was well-maintained, and the spring was beautiful.

Christine D

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September 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 207, Loop: Loop 200

1

Where do I start? The campground is set up weird, your fire pit is on the opposite side of your camper, the weather was awful, had tornado warnings, rain, hail, wind, the power went out around 9pm on sunday night (this is memorial weekend of 2024) and never came back on before we were leaving so we had to use the camper battery to get everything closed up. It was humid, hot and miserable - my daughter contracted strep - needless to say we had a miserable time. Maybe during the nice fall months it would be nice to be there, but I won't go back -

Location Big Spring

Address:
Po Box 490
Van Buren, MO, 63965
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.9625 / -90.9831

Elevation: 138 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
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.
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50-amp electric hookups are now available in the 200 loop only (bring converters if necessary).
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There is no direct water hook up at the campsites. You may fill your tanks at the station near the front entrance.
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There are no sewer hookups. A dump station is available at the campground entrance.
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Two tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site only on Standard Family sites
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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.
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No glass bottled beverages are allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels
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All reservations and reservation changes MUST be completed through the Recreation.gov user profile or by calling toll free 1+877-444-6777.
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For more information about the campground, please call (573) 323-4236 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30pm weekdays, or e-mail OZAR_Campground_Operations@nps.gov.
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Free standing Hammocks only. NO hammocks are allowed to be tied to trees.
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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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