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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
Robert M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 200
We stayed Sunday thru Thursday. Scenic area, very "Back Woodsy" Close to services, and good ATT cell signal, but was advised on the weekend the tower can get over loaded. Short trail to a gravel bar on the Current River, nice for cooling off. Staff was Friendly, Lots of clean restrooms. Only one shower house, a little dated, but the showers were nice and hot with good pressure, worked for me. May try and go back in the fall, should be beautiful, and not as crowded with floaters. Good Bicycle venue.
Martha P
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: Loop 100
Best place to stay on the Current River!
Bonetta H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: G03, Loop: Chub Hollow/Groupsite #3
We’ve camped here 3 years in a row now. We love the “hidden” group site #3.
John G
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 207, Loop: Loop 200
Great campground with nice clean restrooms. Had an electrical issue which was quickly corrected by maintenance crew. We used this as a base camp to explore National Scenic Riverways area with it's many springs, mills, etc.....
We wiil stay at this park again with our large fifthwheel. We stayed on site 207.
Daniel K
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 220, Loop: Loop 200
Nice facility. Clean bathrooms/shower house. Beautiful area
Emily M
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 218, Loop: Loop 200
Beyond beautiful well worth the drive. Sites seem a little weird like they are short but wide? So you have to park kinda sideways but it was a great time
Sue W
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 204, Loop: Loop 200
Signage to campground is very small and could be improved. Floating or Kayaking is a must.
Diane D
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Loop 200
Big Spring campground was beautifully maintained. Each campsite was clean and spacious. The Big Spring is a must see. I enjoyed the easy access to the Current River.
Russell H
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 200
Restrooms were always clean. Quieted right down at 9:30pm. Peaceful Beautiful woodsy experience.
Michael H
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 206, Loop: Loop 200
How do you check in at park on mobile device??? Should be real simple.
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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