Big Spring
Big Spring is a national park campground in Missouri. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 36.96250, -90.98306
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Visitor Center, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 573-323-4236
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Spring
Overview In the rolling, forested landscape of Big Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Recreation The Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles (209 km) of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby. Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail. Facilities This year-round campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available. Picnic tables, fire rings, and grills are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during summer months. Reservations are accepted for three different group picnic areas. Be sure to specify which picnic area you desire. Big Spring Group Picnic Site is at the spring; Peavine and Chubb Hollow are along the river. Natural Features The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. The caves range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of ide
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 65 designated routes (68 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Campgrounds | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Spring Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $140 | — |
| Watercress | National forest campground | 3.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Big Tree Campground | National park campground | 5.2 mi | $10–$25 | — |
| Clubhouse Campground | National park campground | 5.5 mi | $10 | — |
| Cedar Spring Campground | National park campground | 8.9 mi | $10 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.