Alley Spring Campground, Van Buren, MO

Alley Spring Campground in Carter county is located 1 hr 50 min southwest of Farmington, MO with an elevation of 676 feet. There are a total of 168 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of December. 163 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 28 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone, flush toilets.

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Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 89 + 61 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#113	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#114	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#115	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#116	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#117	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#118	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#119	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#120	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#121	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#122	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#123	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#124	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#125	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#126	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#127	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#215	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#216	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#217	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#218	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#219	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#220	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#301	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#302	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#303	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#304	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#313	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#314	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#315	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#316	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#317	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#318	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#319	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#320	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#321	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#501	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#502	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#503	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#504	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#505	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#506	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#507	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#508	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#512	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#513	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#514	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#515	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#516	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#602	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#607	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#608	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#611	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$30
#612	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#615	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#617	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#618	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$30
#620	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#621	Available	Back-In	26 ft	$30
#622	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#625	Available	Back-In	24 ft	$30
#626	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#627	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#628	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$30
#701	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#702	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#703	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#704	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#705	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#717	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#718	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#719	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#720	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#721	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#722	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#723	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#724	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#725	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#801	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#802	Available	Back-In	24 ft	$20
#803	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#804	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#805	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#806	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#807	Available	Back-In	64 ft	$20
#808	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#809	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#810	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#811	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#812	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#813	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#814	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#815	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#816	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#817	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#818	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#819	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#820	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#821	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#822	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#823	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#824	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#826	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#827	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#828	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#829	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$20
#830	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$20
#831	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#901	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#902	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#903	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#904	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#905	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$20
#906	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#907	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#908	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#909	Available	Pull-Through	60 ft	$20
#910	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#911	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$20
#912	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#913	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$20
#914	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#915	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#916	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#917	Available	Back-In	36 ft	$20
#918	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#919	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$20
#920	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#921	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#922	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#923	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#924	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#925	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#926	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#BO	Available	Back-In	-	$33
#C401	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C402	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C405	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C407	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C408	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C411	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$45
#C413	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$45
#C415	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C417	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$45
#C418	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$45
#C421	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$45
#C424	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$45
#C425	Available	Pull-Through	31 ft	$45
#C427	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$45
#G1	Available	Back-In	-	$140
#G2	Available	Back-In	-	$140
#G3	Available	Back-In	-	$140

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 79 + 61 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#113	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#114	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#115	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#116	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#117	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#118	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#119	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#120	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#121	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#122	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#123	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#124	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#125	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#126	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#127	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#215	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#216	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#217	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#218	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#219	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#220	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#301	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#302	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#303	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#304	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#313	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#314	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#315	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#316	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#317	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#318	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#319	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#320	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#321	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#501	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#502	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#503	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#504	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#505	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#506	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#507	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#508	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#512	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#513	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#514	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#515	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#516	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#602	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#603	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#605	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#606	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#615	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#616	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$30
#619	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#626	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#627	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#628	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$30
#701	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#702	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#703	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#704	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#705	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#717	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#718	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#719	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#720	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#721	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#722	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#723	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#724	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#725	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#801	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#802	Available	Back-In	24 ft	$20
#803	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#804	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#805	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#806	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#807	Available	Back-In	64 ft	$20
#808	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#811	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#812	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#813	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#814	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$20
#815	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#816	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#817	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#818	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#819	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#820	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#821	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#822	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#823	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#824	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#825	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#826	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#827	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#828	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#829	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$20
#830	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$20
#831	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#901	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#902	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#903	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#904	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#905	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$20
#906	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#907	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#908	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#909	Available	Pull-Through	60 ft	$20
#910	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#911	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$20
#912	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#913	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$20
#914	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#915	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#916	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#917	Available	Back-In	36 ft	$20
#919	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$20
#921	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#922	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#923	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$20
#924	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#925	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#926	Available	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#BO	Available	Back-In	-	$33
#C401	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C405	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C407	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C408	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C411	Available	Back-In	31 ft	$45
#C413	Available	Back-In	60 ft	$45
#C415	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$45
#C417	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$45
#C418	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$45
#C421	Available	Back-In	29 ft	$45
#C424	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$45
#C427	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$45
#G1	Available	Back-In	-	$140
#G2	Available	Back-In	-	$140
#G3	Available	Back-In	-	$140

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Campsite Reviews (1344)

4.9 out of 5

5 star		96%
4 star		2%
3 star		1%
2 star		0%
1 star		0%

@EllenKC9F23D99 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #625

Overall its a beautiful location but some things did happen that weren't so great. We arrived early in hopes that we could get in earlier to our site, but the people before us were still there past check out time. We mentioned it to the neighbor site that we were waiting for them to leave and luckily they happen to catch the people before us and told them we were waiting and they ended up leaving shortly after. Then we experienced rain the day of leaving...no big deal its just rain, but our concrete slabs were coated in mud, which became slippery and we all ended up falling and getting muddy before leaving. But like I said, everything else was beautiful.

@GerryA9D450F06 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #627

Well we were disappointed in seeing the river flood damage, but why can't someone fix the failing erosion of the beach area where the pavement ends. No reason for not putting boulders in the washed away area and retraveling it . Just SAD to see every year it gets worse. And for a suggestion why not put power in Groups areas 400, 800, 900. Greatly needed. Thank You

@GregH2281385 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #625

We really enjoyed our stay here. We stayed at an electric site which was a nice size, however my only complaint is that it had a thin layer of dried dirt so it ended up being kinda messy/muddy between dew/light rains. Other than that, we were fairly close to the water, and there is parking there as well which was nice. Will def be back!

@SheriD9556F040 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #609

Nice and clean and peaceful

@LyndaBD1098BE0 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #617

The pad was full of mud. We had to try and spray it off to be able to walk without slipping and falling. The fire pit was full of old wood and trash. Never saw that they were cleaned out. Grass was very tall.

@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #817

Loved it all, EVeryone friendly. Bathrooms clean, Ranger presentations in amphitheater great.

@JamesL2887084 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #606

We always have a good time and this year we had grandkids there that haven't been there for a few years. The only thing is is that the mud in the campsites was very slick and a few of us fell and got scraped up. You cancelled our sites on us right before we came. I called on Thursday July 11th to change the dates from Sunday, July 14th to Tuesday , July 16 because they were closed for clean-up, which was okay and they assured me everything was good to come in on Tuesday we still had our sites. Then on Sunday, I get an email saying they cancelled our sites. I was able to get back on and book 2 of the sites but someone had already booked the other 2, people we booked for were not happy, so they didn't come. We don't believe you should cancel someone's bookings without them cancelling them themselves. It's alright to maybe change the days like this time we had to wait 2 extra days, but that was okay but don't cancel them without the person doing it themselves.

@KATEL7335508 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #622

Our campsite was nice, easy to back in and roomy. We liked having water at the site which I feel like is rare for state parks. No attendants on duty, all self-serve. Water access within walking distance. The shower houses were clean but unbearably hot due to lack of A/C and ventilation, it almost made showering pointless because we sweat so much changing. We liked how the shower rooms were separate from the bathrooms though. Because no enforcement present, the next campers coming into our site on check-out day showed up 2 hours before we had to check out, very awkward encounter, they said they know they were early but then we felt rushed.

@WilliamA169700 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #BO

The pavilion was dirty and had not been cleaned in some time. We spent over an hour just cleaning before we could even attempt to use.

@PatK7710965 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #624

Great week. I just wish you could stop the river from washing away camp sites

@LouFF500D8B9B8 · Camped on Jun 5, 2024 at Campsite #602

Nice Campground. Clean restrooms and shower house.Lots of things to do and see in the area. We visited Rocky Falls, Klepzig Mill and Alley Spring and Mill all part of the NPS. Floating available on the Jack's Fork River which runs alongside the campground.

@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #603

I've been staying at Alley Spring for over ten years now. It's a very pleasant campground. Sites are reasonably big. If you are tent camping, take a close look at the photos on the website, as some sites are more tent-friendly (in terms of elevated, dry, grassy areas to pitch a tent) than others. It does seem to me that the reservable loops are more RV/trailer oriented than the non-reservable loops down by the river, which have larger grassy areas for tenting. The new (2017, I think) shower building is really nice. There is one loop with electric service, which has usually worked for us. It tends to book up well in advance, though. Cell service is effectively nonexistent. Eminence has a decent grocery store, a couple gas stations and a few restaurants and bars that tend to change from year to year.Paddling the Jacks Fork is a great experience, but word to the wise: a few times each summer you share the stretch below Eminence with (horse) trail rides... which cross the river... and horses do what horses do. So you may want to check the town website and schedule accordingly; i.e., the week before the trail ride rather than during or immediately after.

@RamonaD7079389 · Camped on Jun 1, 2024 at Campsite #601

We visited many springs in the area during our visit. This was a good place to use as a "home base". The campground was clean. I looked in 2 of the bathrooms and they were clean and stocked. Our site was level. We went to the ranger program about cicadas on Saturday. We went on the hike to the overlook and it was clearly marked. We visited the mill twice. It is a pretty scene and relaxing with all the water flowing through.

@WendyP3855726 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #617

We really enjoy this park and the hosts were so nice and helpful.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #610

I have been Coming to Alley Spring since high school.I am now 77 Years of age.ALWAYS a great experience.

@BradleyB902850 · Camped on May 2, 2024 at Campsite #609

Let me start by saying that this is a beautiful park. Our camp site however was a problem. The pad sat about 2 inches lower than the ground around it so when it rained we were in a small pond. If they were to add 2-3 inches to the pad it would be perfect.

@SandyB8909652 · Camped on Apr 17, 2024 at Campsite #622

Wonderful campground....maybe the best in the National Park system. Nice level rv sites. The park is very clean and well cared for. Nice trails and river access.

@JimK5441563 · Camped on Apr 17, 2024 at Campsite #618

Quiet and well kept.

@JohnA1386005 · Camped on Apr 15, 2024 at Campsite #615

Campsite was clean, neighbors were quiet. Restrooms clean and functional as well as the showers-plenty of hot water. Thanks

@DuaneM80D56EBC · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #613

Alley Springs is magnificent! A must see for anyone.

@MikeR7257230 · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #613

It was very nice and clean.

@BobK5632765 · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #607

Very Nice

@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #628

Enjoyed watching the eclipse with all the campers in our loop. We were grateful that the shower house was open! The only "complaint" is the toilet facilities are a bit lacking in many of the loops.

@IrinaK19364839 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #G2

We had group site G2 which had 45 people max. Next to G2 is group site G1 without any visible boundary from G2. Only one bathroom available for both sites. When the bus full of people arrived at G1 the ranger in a very rude tone asked us to move tents. Group of people at G1 was loud all night long. Altogether our experience was very unpleasant. Both group sites need to be combined as one due to no boundaries and only one bathroom on site.

@AmberH5048527 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #611

Best, cleanest bathrooms around!!

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