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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
Kimberly G
June 4, 2025
Rented day use sight. Perfect pavilion for family get together. Clean and well maintained with picturesque surroundings!
Kristine B
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 207, Loop: Loop 200
Unfortunately, I don't think this will be a campground we decide to visit again. Almost all the sites (vast majority), have the fire ring and picnic table on the opposite side of the door on campers, not very convenient. Our site in particular had it basically on top of the neighboring site. There was some rain during our stay and several of the sites had so much standing water, thank goodness people cancelled or didn't show up to those ones with the forecast. The restrooms and shower houses were nice but other than that, not too impressed.
Gil V
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 229, Loop: Loop 200
Only problem we had was the weather . We love camping there every year
Mary M
June 1, 2025
The place was beautiful and clean every one enjoyed it
JL W
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Loop 200
The campground was clean. Camp host, Zach, was a great guy. The sites are a little close together, but not too much.
Jeff E
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 200
The campground was nicely forested and pretty. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained.
Jim P
VerifiedMay 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 222, Loop: Loop 200
Arrived with no host and our site two foot under water and mud. Moved to open site though it had reserved sign but power did not work. Called local phone number and help came within 20 minutes to restore power. No one showed up for spot so we stayed for night.
Jill C
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200
Ticks were unbearable.
The facilities were nice -- but the ticks were everywhere & in everything.
We limited our exposure & cancelled early - moving to another Coe Campground.
Michael E
VerifiedApril 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 200
The sight was nice and level but the fire ring and picnic table were on the opposite side of where you'd expect them to be. The local turkeys were tapping on our coach, eating the bugs off our license plate.
Judy H
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 100
Nice campground
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
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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). |
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There is no direct water hook up at the campsites. You may fill your tanks at the station near the front entrance. |
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There are no sewer hookups. A dump station is available at the campground entrance. |
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Two tents or 1 RV and 1 tent per site only on Standard Family sites |
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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. |
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No glass bottled beverages are allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels |
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All reservations and reservation changes MUST be completed through the Recreation.gov user profile or by calling toll free 1+877-444-6777. |
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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. |
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Free standing Hammocks only. NO hammocks are allowed to be tied to trees. |
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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.) |
