Big Spring Campground

Overview

Big Spring Campground is located just south of Van Buren, Missouri. The campground offers a variety of sunny or shaded sites, all within walking distance of Big Spring and the Current River. A variety of hiking trails cover the area, making this a great destination year-round.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

123 campsites

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

573-323-4236

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Big Spring Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Refresh at Big SpringHike · 0.8 mi from camp

  Rejuvenate your mind and spirit at Big Spring while embracing the soothing water sounds. National Park Service

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• Big Spring River's Edge TrailHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Big Spring Slough TrailHike · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Big Spring Stone Ridge TrailHike · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Big Spring Branch TrailHike · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Ozark TrailHike · 230.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.5 mi from camp

  The Ozark Trail is a hiking, backpacking, and, in many places, biking and equestrian trail under construction in the Missouri Ozarks in the United States. Wikipedia

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Jacks Fork RiverPaddling and rafting · 24.3 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle the Upper Current RiverPaddling and rafting · 32.2 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Richbark CaveCave · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Retort HillPeak · 633 ft · 9.1 mi from campShow on map
• Windes HillPeak · 758 ft · 10.3 mi from campShow on map
• Rocky FallsWaterfall · 15.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.