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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
Christina P
VerifiedDecember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Loop 100
The campsite was amazing and weather was great for being late November! Freshly paved roads helped the drive through the winding roads and the views are amazing! The hot showers were a delight to come back to after a short hike to the springs even though you did have to share them with some ladybugs ( but that's camping.) If you have to go to town for something they are all so helpful and nice. Definitely making this a summer destination. Van Buren/ Big Springs my family and I will be back soon.
Sharon W
VerifiedDecember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 200
Nice, clean, and spacious campground. Right by the rivers edge and plenty of trails to follow. Less than five minutes away from the big Spring. This was a great campsite and I’m sure I’ll visit it again.
Thomas P
VerifiedDecember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 218, Loop: Loop 200
Really enjoyed this gem of a park up in the Ozarks.
Elena N
VerifiedDecember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Loop 200
Great spot for late fall visit. Trees super pretty. Spot 212 perfect for a walk down to the river. Bathrooms close by and shower house a quick drive over.
David B
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 211, Loop: Loop 200
Always a great experience.
Kathleen W
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Loop 200
We came in early November. only a few campers around, beautiful weather, warm days, cool nights. Since we were in an RV, and self-contained, the lack of shower and toilet was not a problem. We enjoyed the colrs and full moon. I love Autumn, and this was a chance to see a part of Missouri I'd never seen before.
James D
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 207, Loop: Loop 200
Big Spring is one of Missouri’s most beautiful natural wonders — a must-see if you’re anywhere near the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The sheer power and clarity of the water are breathtaking; it’s amazing to stand by the spring and watch gallons rush out of the rock every second.
The park area is peaceful and well-kept, perfect for families, photographers, or anyone who just wants to unplug for a while. There are picnic tables, short walking trails, and a scenic overlook along the river that’s great for pictures.
If you enjoy the outdoors, bring sturdy shoes for the trails and a camera for the blue-green water near the mouth of the spring — it’s stunning in early morning light. Canoeing, kayaking, and tubing are also popular nearby on the Current River, and Van Buren has small local diners worth checking out after a day on the water.
Noah W
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 411, Loop: Loop 400
Amazing. Amazing. BEAUTIFUL. Amazing.
Brandy H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200
Definitely a place I would love to come back to. It was the end of October so it was empty. Freshly paved roads and pads. The only thing was the picnic table and firepit are on the driverside when backed in, so kinda awkward.
Wayne H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 226, Loop: Loop 200
This was our third visit to Big Spring. Our campsite was quite level and the electrical power was good. There aren't very many electrical sites compared to non-electric, and probably more than half were occupied. The rest of the campground was mostly empty,. The road getting there is quite hilly and none too wide, but for us it is worth the drive. The spring is awesome. The size of the waves it produces is impressive. This was an overnight stop for us on a cross-country trip so we didn't explore the area.
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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