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Big Spring

Po Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri, United States

Big Spring flows along it's tree and moss-lined banks
Historic Big Spring Lodge retaining walls and drinking fountain before restoration
Big Spring on a cold fall morning with mist
Big Spring flows along it's tree and moss-lined banks preview

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About Big Spring

In the rolling, forested landscape of Big Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Number of accommodations: 132

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Water Activities

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (239)

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What Guests Are Saying

Big Spring Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning natural springs, clean facilities, and hot showers, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts. While some reviews noted maintenance issues, such as poorly placed picnic tables and unclean fire pits, many visitors appreciated the spaciousness, cleanliness, and convenience to nearby attractions like Van Buren. Overall, guests enjoyed their experiences and expressed a desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and natural beauty.

Review Summary

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Mary B

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September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 200

4

Big Springs is a nice park. The new bathrooms are very nice in Loop 2. The sites are kind of short, but that is due to it being built many, many years ago. The only complaint I have is that the Hot Shower House was dirty, with moldy shower curtains. I don't think they were thoroughly cleaned the 6 days we were there. Either the bathroom staff is lacking or they are understaffed.

Mary L

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August 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 225, Loop: Loop 200

3

A walk around Big Springs is a must.

Allen C

August 12, 2020

5

We really enjoyed our stay at Big Springs. We were able to get one of the group sites (G02) and it was a great spot. The bathrooms were really close, and even though it rained, the site didn't have any standing water. Our group of 20 had a wonderful time there, and Big Spring and the river where just a short distance away. The only complaint any of us had was that we didn't see any easy access to the river from the campground area. There was one path behind the bathrooms that we found, but it was way too overgrown for people to traverse. Other than that, wonderful spot.

Tricia A

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August 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 227, Loop: Loop 200

4

Great area for camping. Planned to float but the rains came, flooded and therefore our float was cancelled. We made the most of it though, with Blue spring and Rocky Falls within an hours drive, we still had a great time!

Tyler T

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August 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Loop 200

4

We loved it except the blood on the bathroom stall walls in 200 loop and broken shower buttons in the shower house Everything else was AMAZING. We loved the 10 pm shut down on the noise , We loved the helpful forest ranger. We thought everything else was about perfect and cant wait to come again

Stanley K

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July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 225, Loop: Loop 200

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Are could use some improvements. More people on sites than what is stated. Also people parking everywhere.

Aletha P

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July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Loop 200

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Well. Beautiful park BUT sites very close together, shower house not in walking distance to any sites, and occupants keeping dirty sites.

Shawn S

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July 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 205, Loop: Loop 200

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Very clean campground.
Everyone was friendly and quiet.
We had a family group planned, we reserved 5 sites. At the last minute we had 2 groups cancel and the third group was only one person so we doubled up the other two sites. We told the park rangers about our last minute cancellations and they removed our names off the reserved sites. The sites were filled that night by other campers moving from their spots to our unused sites.
Next time we have a cancellation we will just keep it to ourselves since we had already paid for those sites. it is not like they were going to refund us for the unused sites.

Erica W

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July 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 229, Loop: Loop 200

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Everything was good except for the bathrooms. They are always dirty

Kenneth M

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June 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200

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Nice campground. Some spots are very small. This campground is great for walking, biking, swimming, fishing and most other water sports

Location Big Spring

Address:
Po Box 490
Van Buren, MO, 63965
United States

Highway access

Big Spring Campground is accessible via Missouri Highway 103, which connects to the nearby town of Van Buren.

Latitude & Longitude: 36.9625 / -90.9831

Elevation: 138 feet

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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 OZAR_Campground_Operations@nps.gov.
  • 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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Last updated: June 13, 2026

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