Featured amenities
About Big Spring
Number of accommodations: 132
Campground Amenities
-
Showers
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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 (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
Karen C
VerifiedOctober 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: Loop 200
camp ground and sites we awesome. They shower house was the only disappointment lot and lot of dead gnats, so many that when my sister and turned on the hand dryer we cracked up laughing , we laughed so hard because they looked like a carpet be flung back. Thanks for a fun time the Caseys
Andrea H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 200
Great campground
Luke D
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Loop 200
My brother and I had a fantastic time! Great loop and one of the best sites on the loop. There’s a trail entrance on the site that’ll take you to the river in less than 3 minuets.
There’s also a turkey that lives in the loop that goes by the name of Pumpkin. She loves crackers and gives good luck in return.
Big Spring is one of the best campgrounds we’ve ever visited. I highly recommend exploring the trails all around the park, to fish/swim at the river and to visit the Big Spring because it’s so beautiful!
David B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 209, Loop: Loop 200
Very nice campground. I last camped here in 1974, and I was impressed with the improvements made since then. As always, the spring is impressive with its water flow.
Ben S
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 200
Our site’s fire ring was on the driver side of the trailer, which is opposite of kost trailer orientations. Other than that we really enjoyed our time.
Veronica B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200
Was a great location and enjoyed our stay! The Turkey was a great added experience and he keep everyone entertained!
Chris N
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 209, Loop: Loop 200
Always A beautiful spot to visit. The bugs were particularly bad this time and it made it hard to enjoy being outside of the campers. May have helped to have the grass mowed.
LeRoy M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 222, Loop: Loop 200
Campsites were too close together. Too crowded. Not my style.
Patrick H
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 227, Loop: Loop 200
Great place. Glad they are fixing up the cabins.
luann w
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 217, Loop: Loop 200
While the campground is well maintained as far as mowing, the campsites that are listed as full shade are far from it. Also, the flies are insane. It would be nice if the campground would spray the area before summer season started. Also, in all the campsites I saw the fire ring was located on the backside of the camper pull in, which means you have to go all the way around the camper to get inside. I have never been to a sight that didnt have the fire ring on the same side as the camper doors. Also note that even though you are a short distance to the current river you do not have view of it. The cell service was spotty but better than some we have been to. The hot showers and the rest rooms were clean and very well maintained. Probably wouldnt return simply because we know there are other camp sights that have real river access.
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
| 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. |
| General |
50-amp electric hookups are now available in the 200 loop only (bring converters if necessary). |
| General |
There is no direct water hook up at the campsites. You may fill your tanks at the station near the front entrance. |
| General |
There are no sewer hookups. A dump station is available at the campground entrance. |
| General |
Two tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site only on Standard Family sites |
| General |
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. |
| General |
No glass bottled beverages are allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels |
| General |
All reservations and reservation changes MUST be completed through the Recreation.gov user profile or by calling toll free 1+877-444-6777. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Free standing Hammocks only. NO hammocks are allowed to be tied to trees. |
| General |
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.) |
