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Reviews (236)
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.
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
Amanda H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: Loop 100
Peaceful and pretty clean! They have super clean bathrooms and showers! We have went there 2x this summer and we plan on going in the fall.
Chip W
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 225, Loop: Loop 200
Lots of low limbs from trees that scratched the rv.
Will not go back
Kaitlynn B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 211, Loop: Loop 200
This is a very nice clean campground. The spaces are a good size. There is also a resident turkey who is fun to watch.
michael m
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 227, Loop: Loop 200
Had to have low lying tree limbs removed before backing into the site in order to avoid damage to my camper.
Bill B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: Loop 200
Lot’s of park down there. The reservation area was very full, but it was not too bad. Plenty to do in the area.
shirley k
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 200
Multiple brothers and cousins hanging at the river, floating down the river, eating at beaver teeth and throwing axes. Also Blue hole is a must! Can't wait until Big Springs restaurant is open.
Andrew M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: Loop 200
wow, what an awesome electric only site hot showers down the road and close to the river great place to stay
Karen L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200
Although the spring was beautiful, the campsite was disappointing. Not waterfront as described. You can take a trail down to the river from another campsite but definitely can't see or hear the river from the campsite. There are no showers in the camping loop. You will need a bike or car to get to the shower house. Fire pit and picnic table are on the driver's side so not convenient.
Matthew C
July 11, 2024
Bathrooms were close by but a massive puddle in the middle of the campsite when we arrived and that caused lots of mosquitoes and other bugs. Had to line up tents on uneven ground to avoid the water and it was kinda annoying.
Sharon L
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 223, Loop: Loop 200
Such a lovely campground that is well maintained and perfect for making use of the Current River. We floated from the rocky beach on our paddle boards and had a lovely time! Highly recommend this place!
Location Big Spring
Address:
Po Box 490
Van Buren, MO, 63965
United States
Big Spring Campground is located four miles (6.4 km) south of Van Buren, Missouri. Turn south on Missouri Highway 103 and continue south for four miles (6.4 km) to the Big Spring Unit of the park.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9625 / -90.9831
Elevation: 138 feet
Policies & Rules
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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.) |
