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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
John S
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 219, Loop: Loop 200
Was a beautiful area plus and the river was awesome big springs was so nice to look at, campgrounds were nice and kept, but campgrounds were not big enough to accompany a 45 ft trailer and no water hookups. I will stay again but must make better plans
Patricia L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Loop 200
The area is beautiful. The nats and mosquitoes were relentless. The handicap camping was not as roomy as we would have liked. Floating down the river is a must for most able campers. And a visit to the ice cream shop in town is a must. One couple in our group set up a movie at the camp. It was great. All in all there were 14 of our group at the campground and 4 at local rental properties. We all loved being there where most of us camped when we were growing up. A great time was had by all!
Christeen E
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 226, Loop: Loop 200
Clean, quiet campground. Great roads within the park. Hot showers! Close to the river.
David P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 411, Loop: Loop 400
Quiet and very well maintained.
Bruce G
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 218, Loop: Loop 200
Campground is always clean. Restrooms and showers are kept clean. Just a wonderful place to stay and relax
Jacqueline E
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 200
Always a great time when we come to Big Spring! We will be back next year. Only issue we tried to switch camp area to a more secluded spot but would not allow us to. We know where to select next year.
Jason H
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: Loop 100
The campsite was good and I really enjoyed floating. And when I took a shower, I just, I contracted staff infection, three days after I came home, my foot swelled up three times its size. And then when I went to the doctor I had to be put on two different antibiotics. Because I had contracted staph infection
Tom R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 227, Loop: Loop 200
MAJOR bug infestation issue - fleas, chiggers, gnats and mosquitos. Biggest bug issue ever experienced in 6 states RV campgrounds including Alley Spring and Sam Baker SP in Missouri. Sprayed Cutter yard spray and Citronella candles outside and ZEVO blue light bug killers inside RV. NO HELP. Multiple bug bites
Source appears to be poor lawn mowing standards and frequency. Grass was recently mowed with LARGE patches of grass clippings on top that is perfect source for mosquito nests. Apparently, grass was very high and sickle bar mower had to be used versus commercial grade lawn mowers. Frequency and high setting of mowing issues at Montauk is readily apparent when visiting Meramec SP with immaculate and low level mower setting. Meramec Section 2 is a very large loop and right next to Meramec River. MUCH less bug infestation issues.
Charles T
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 229, Loop: Loop 200
Got lost.
Melanie R
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 200
Well maintained campground. We would return!
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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