Big Spring

About

Big Spring Campground is located within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, America's first national park area designated to protect a wild river system. The campground offers over 130 sites across six loops, including standard non-electric sites, electric sites with 50-amp service in Loop 200, cluster sites for groups of 7-20, and group sites for larger parties. All sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and grills on paved parking spurs. The campground operates year-round with full amenities including flush toilets and heated shower houses that remain open even during winter months. Potable water is available April 15 through October 15; campers visiting in winter should bring their own water supply. A dump station and water fill station are located near the campground entrance. Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the amphitheater during summer months. Big Spring itself produces an outflow of 280 million gallons per day, making it one of North America's most impressive natural features. The Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming, and fishing. Several hiking and horseback riding trails traverse the area, including the Ozark Trail, Big Springs Trail, and Cave Spring Trail.

Directions

From Van Buren, Missouri, turn south onto Highway 103 from State Highway 60 and continue for four miles to reach the Big Spring unit. The campground is located northeast of the spring, across the large field.