Blue Spring Campground

Overview

Located within a bend of the Jacks Fork River, Blue Spring Campground is a popular destination throughout the year. In summer, visitors can enjoy freshwater floating, swimming, fishing, and more. In winter and fall, nature unveils brilliant colors and large bluffs.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

7 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 Blue 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

• Jam Up CaveTrailhead · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Serenity at Alley SpringHike · 12.7 mi from camp

  Be present and practice deep breathing while observing the scenery at Alley Spring. National Park Service

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• Alley Overlook TrailHike · 12.7 mi from campShow on map
• Alley Slough TrailHike · 12.7 mi from campShow on map
• Ozark TrailHike · 230.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 16.8 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 · 16.6 mi from campShow on map
• Paddle the Upper Current RiverPaddling and rafting · 20.0 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Jam UpCave · 1.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. 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)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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