Featured amenities
Showers
Available sites
132 total sites
RV Sites
Tent Sites
About Big Spring
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Water Activities
Year-round
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Spring
Water Activities
Summer
Water Activities
Fall
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Rates, Sites & Availability
132 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
132 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Virginia H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 218, Loop: Loop 200
We have been coming here to camp yearly for 34 years. Was our favorite location, campgrounds need work, add electrical and water to some of the sites. This year no hot showers. Not many activities, used to be a lot! River never disappoints .
Kendra M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200
Campground host was very unfriendly. Campsites are close together with picnic tables and firepit on opposite side of camper door. The campsite has potential but as of right now is lacking. Bathroom was dirty with broken soap dispenser. Site said you can fit a 40 ft camper with 2 vehicles but barely fit our 30 ft and host made us park in next lot by amphitheater. Very inconvenient!
Brenda F
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 228, Loop: Loop 200
I love Big Spring campground. The grounds are always well kept and the bathrooms clean. I look forward to the new shower and bathrooms.
Raccoons are plentiful! I wish the dumpster would have a lock or lid that is raccoon proof. The banging of the lid by the raccoons at night, wake me several times every night.
Sandra S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 229, Loop: Loop 200
Cold showers, which we were made aware of prior. Campers next to us set up 2 tents right outside our camper plus their camper. Thought that was not allowed?
Carrie S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 100
It was all right, I stayed there because if the meteor shower presentation and then I rained and they talked about bats instead. I’m not fond of the power boats on that part of the river. I don’t mind cold water, especially when it was hot, but the bathrooms and showers were pretty grimy. I had previously stayed at Echo Bluff and Alley Springs so Big Springs paled in comparison. I just stayed 1 night of the 3 I had planned
Rockey P
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: Loop 100
Clean and great host
jay w
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 208, Loop: Loop 200
The MO parks dept should be commended for this park. Extremely clean, well kept, quiet and restful. We loved meeting pumpkin also! She did a fantastic job keeping the bugs off my truck. The bathroom was clean, obviously well kept. We will definitely stay there again! Great job staff!!!
shirley k
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 208, Loop: Loop 200
Love just sitting on the river relaxing! Big Springs is our favorite place. Great trails. Looking forward to the new restaurant with axe-throwing opening!
Jack S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 220, Loop: Loop 200
The river was beautiful, the campground could have used a little care. During the night we had a small storm that flooded our site. Luckily we moved to a vacant spot that only half the asphalt was showing due to a build up of mud, leaves, and debris.
JEFFERY H
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: Loop 200
Ozark National Senic Riverways is a gem! We stayed for two weeks at Big Spring Campground, site 204. The spring fed Current River is a hop and half a skip from the campground, ideal for a refreshing dip, or soak, (depending on your tolerance for cooler water) at the end of the day. There are a number of excellent trails through the forest and along the river. This morning, as I sat outside our rig, my amateur birding ear counted songs from 13 different species, that is, species I am able to identify. There were many more. Thank you to everyone at OZAR who works to make this place the special place it is. We'll be back!
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.)
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: October 20, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
Explore Van Buren, MO
Population: 1,161
Elevation: 472 ft
From our Travel Guides
