Eating & Sleeping

A yellow tent with canopy in a clear forest area

The park has a variety of overnight options. While the lodging at Big Spring is temporarily closed for renovations, there are cabins, hotels and Bed and Breakfasts in the nearby communities. Check the local Chambers of Commerce for info.

There are a number of campgrounds ranging from front country sites with electricity and running water, to more primitive sites, to the opportunity to camp on a gravel bar with no amenities except the night sky. Camping Information.

While you are welcome to picnic just about anywhere, there are formal picnic areas located at the major park developments. Canoe rental stores often carry convenience foods, and there are local restaurants in the surrounding communities.

Last updated: March 28, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Phone:

(573) 323-4236
Call (573) 323-4236 for Big Spring Entrance Station, located south of Van Buren, MO. Call (573) 226-3945 for the Alley Spring General Store, located west of Eminence, MO. Call (573) 858-3297 for Round Spring Ranger Station, located north of Eminence, MO.

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