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Basic Information
 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.
Electric and non-electric sites are available year-round. Sites may be reserved at www.recreation.gov. TOTAL SITES: 123 Electric Hookups: 29 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 2 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 2 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted in designated fire rings and grills. Visit our camping regulations page for other policies regarding fires, stoves, and lanterns: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/management/camping-regulations.htm Toilet Types
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Weather Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeast Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow. Electric Site Camping fee Fee for electric camp sites from April 15 to October 15 $30.00 Non-electric sites fee Non-electric camping fee for April 15 to October 15 $20.00 Group sites fee Fee for April 15 to October 15 $140.00 Backcountry group site fee Fee for backcountry group site April 15 to October 15 $65.00 Winter non-electric site fee Fee for non-electric sites from October 16 to April 14 $10.00 Winter electric site fee Fees for electric sites from October 16 to April 14. $20.00 Winter group site fee Group site fees from October 16 to April 14. $50.00 Winter backcountry group site fee Chubb Hollow group site fee from October 16 to April 14. $0.00 Email Address Send this campground an email Phone number (Voice) (573) 323-4236 Mailing Address P.O. Box 490Van Buren, MO 63965 Physical Address State Highway 103Van Buren, MO 63965 Directions Big Spring Campground is located just south of Van Buren, Missouri. From Van Buren, turn south onto Highway 103 (from State Highway 60) and follow the road to Big Spring. The campground is located northeast of the spring, across the large field.Cell Phone Additional Information Limited cell signal is usually available, but days with more visitors may create service outages. Regulations Visit our Camping Regulations page for rules governing quiet hours, generators, fires, hammocks, and more. More about regulationsReservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. Starting on January 1, 2025, all sites will be available by reservation only. Same-day reservations are available.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Two electric campsites (203 and 205) are accessible. Wheelchair Access - Accessible restrooms are located near the accessible campsites, with sidewalks leading to the restroom facility. RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are allowed as specified in our campground regulations. RV Allowed - Yes Trailer Allowed - Yes Classification - This campground is a developed campground. |
Last updated: February 1, 2022