Cedar Spring Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required through recreation.gov. Payment via Scan & Pay on the recreation.gov mobile app only. No potable water available; campers must bring their own supply.
Heat Advisory issued September 20 at 4:20AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 degrees are expected. * WHERE...all of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Forest Closure - Bridge Replacement at Paddy Creek
Paddy Creek Recreation Area, National Forest System Road 211, Big Piney Trailhead Spur Trail (03-016-D), Paddy Creek Trail Loop (Trail 03-016-C), and a section of the Big Piney Trail (03-016-A) will be closed from December 1, 2026 until December 31, 2027 while a bank on the creek is restabilized…
Forest Order - Trail 119 Closure (Chadwick Motorized Trail System)
The closure of Forest Trail 119 in the Chadwick Motorized Trail System will serve to ensure the protection of people who visit the Mark Twain National Forest by preventing access to the trail during the removal of a culvert. The Closure Order and Map can be accessed in the green links below.
About
Cedar Spring Campground sits on the lower Current River in Ozark National Scenic Riverways, offering an intimate camping experience with just two sites. This isolation makes it ideal for campers seeking privacy and solitude along one of the Ozark's premier floating rivers. The river is only a few feet from camp, providing easy access to swimming, fishing, and launching float trips. The campground features basic backcountry amenities: vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts at each site. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The surrounding landscape includes dramatic stone bluffs that catch the evening light, and a nearby field offers opportunities to spot wildlife. The access road is gravel for approximately 3.5 miles, making this campground best suited for vehicles with adequate clearance.
Directions
From Van Buren, MO, drive west on Highway 60 for about 5 miles. Turn south onto State Highway C and follow for 7 miles. Turn left onto State Highway F at Eastwood. Continue roughly 5.75 miles, then turn right onto Grubb Hollow Road. Follow until it dead-ends at Cedar Spring Campground. The final 3.5 miles are gravel.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| ozar_campground_operations@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 323-4236 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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