Big Spring Campground, Van Buren, MO

Big Spring Campground in Carter county is located 1 hr 44 min southwest of Farmington, MO with an elevation of 453 feet. There are a total of 132 campsites. The campground is open all year. 119 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 29 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swim beach, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 42 + 40 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#101	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$20
#102	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#103	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#104	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$20
#105	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#107	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$20
#108	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$20
#109	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#110	Available	Back-In	52 ft	$20
#111	Available	Back-In	49 ft	$20
#112	Available	Back-In	47 ft	$20
#113	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#114	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$20
#115	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$20
#116	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#117	Available	Back-In	52 ft	$20
#118	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#119	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$20
#120	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#121	Available	Back-In	51 ft	$20
#122	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#123	Available	Back-In	48 ft	$20
#124	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#203	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#204	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#205	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#208	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$30
#211	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$30
#212	Available	Back-In	51 ft	$30
#214	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$30
#217	Available	Back-In	46 ft	$30
#218	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$30
#220	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$30
#221	Available	Back-In	37 ft	$30
#222	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$30
#223	Available	Back-In	33 ft	$30
#224	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$30
#225	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#226	Available	Back-In	51 ft	$30
#227	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$30
#301	First-come	Back-In	24 ft	$20
#302	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$20
#303	First-come	Back-In	21 ft	$20
#304	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$20
#305	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$20
#306	First-come	Back-In	18 ft	$20
#307	First-come	Pull-Through	76 ft	$20
#308	First-come	Back-In	21 ft	$20
#309	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$20
#310	First-come	Pull-Through	76 ft	$20
#311	First-come	Pull-Through	21 ft	$20
#312	First-come	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#313	First-come	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#314	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#315	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#316	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#317	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#318	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#319	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#401	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#402	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#403	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#404	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#405	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#406	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#407	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#408	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#409	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#410	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#411	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#412	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#413	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#414	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#415	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#416	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#417	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#418	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#419	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#420	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#421	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#G1	Available	Back-In	-	$140
#G2	Available	Back-In	-	$140

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 36 + 40 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#101	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$20
#102	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#103	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#104	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$20
#105	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#106	Available	Back-In	46 ft	$20
#107	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$20
#108	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$20
#109	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#110	Available	Back-In	52 ft	$20
#111	Available	Back-In	49 ft	$20
#112	Available	Back-In	47 ft	$20
#114	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$20
#115	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$20
#116	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#117	Available	Back-In	52 ft	$20
#118	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#119	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$20
#120	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#121	Available	Back-In	51 ft	$20
#122	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#123	Available	Back-In	48 ft	$20
#124	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$20
#203	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#204	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#207	Available	Back-In	45 ft	$30
#208	Available	Back-In	43 ft	$30
#211	Available	Back-In	44 ft	$30
#214	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$30
#217	Available	Back-In	46 ft	$30
#218	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$30
#219	Available	Back-In	47 ft	$30
#220	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$30
#221	Available	Back-In	37 ft	$30
#301	First-come	Back-In	24 ft	$20
#302	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$20
#303	First-come	Back-In	21 ft	$20
#304	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$20
#305	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$20
#306	First-come	Back-In	18 ft	$20
#307	First-come	Pull-Through	76 ft	$20
#308	First-come	Back-In	21 ft	$20
#309	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$20
#310	First-come	Pull-Through	76 ft	$20
#311	First-come	Pull-Through	21 ft	$20
#312	First-come	Back-In	27 ft	$20
#313	First-come	Back-In	31 ft	$20
#314	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#315	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$20
#316	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$20
#317	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#318	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$20
#319	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#401	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#402	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#403	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#404	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#405	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#406	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#407	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#408	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#409	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#410	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#411	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#412	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#413	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#414	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#415	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#416	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#417	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#418	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#419	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#420	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#421	First-come	Back-In	38 ft	$20
#G1	Available	Back-In	-	$140
#G2	Available	Back-In	-	$140

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (96)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		55%
4 star		22%
3 star		7%
2 star		9%
1 star		6%

@AmandaH28C1683 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #101

Peaceful and pretty clean! They have super clean bathrooms and showers! We have went there 2x this summer and we plan on going in the fall.

@ChipW0DEA784D5 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #225

Lots of low limbs from trees that scratched the rv.Will not go back

@KaitlynnBA3002 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #211

This is a very nice clean campground. The spaces are a good size. There is also a resident turkey who is fun to watch.

@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #227

Had to have low lying tree limbs removed before backing into the site in order to avoid damage to my camper.

@BillB9731077 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #204

Lots of park down there. The reservation area was very full, but it was not too bad. Plenty to do in the area.

@shirleyk796900 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #214

Multiple brothers and cousins hanging at the river, floating down the river, eating at beaver teeth and throwing axes. Also Blue hole is a must! Can't wait until Big Springs restaurant is open.

@KarenL1374189 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #216

Although the spring was beautiful, the campsite was disappointing. Not waterfront as described. You can take a trail down to the river from another campsite but definitely can't see or hear the river from the campsite. There are no showers in the camping loop. You will need a bike or car to get to the shower house. Fire pit and picnic table are on the driver's side so not convenient.

@AndrewM2888517 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #204

wow, what an awesome electric only site hot showers down the road and close to the river great place to stay

@MatthewC862969 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #G1

Bathrooms were close by but a massive puddle in the middle of the campsite when we arrived and that caused lots of mosquitoes and other bugs. Had to line up tents on uneven ground to avoid the water and it was kinda annoying.

@RobertB1128095 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #111

What a great campground. The 100 and 200 campsites are very close to the river. Theres even a trail to walk upstream and float back down right at the campground. Many facilities are new. Spaces are level.This campground is so close to so many other hiking areas, I chose to stay an extra 10 days.

@TonyC5232821 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #113

Nice place and throttle hosts were very nice

@JANEW2815661 · Camped on Jun 15, 2024 at Campsite #210

Big Spring has a really nice camping areas. The campsites were far enough apart and had very nice fire rings, tables and pads. The bathrooms were clean and the campground hosts were also very nice. We walked down to the current river which was beautiful as always and also went to the big spring and did a hike. We will be coming back!

@SharonL7105422 · Camped on Jun 11, 2024 at Campsite #223

Such a lovely campground that is well maintained and perfect for making use of the Current River. We floated from the rocky beach on our paddle boards and had a lovely time! Highly recommend this place!

@BillyC1653791 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #212

The campground roads were narrow and the sites were much closer together than the map suggested. The campsite views were of undergrowth rather than the river. Ants invaded our camper and mosquitoes attacked us outside. The spring was beautiful but the best part of the campground was leaving. We won't be back.

@GLADISR9ED282B · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #209

It's a great place to relax. When you go to the river, don't forget your mosquito repellent, outdoor shade, bear spray (just in case), an igloo with refreshments, sunscreen, seats, and water shoes, which you can find at the gas stations in the nearest town...

@SimonB548B02FB · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #206

Nice campground and beautiful area but the sites are packed in tight and its a bit of a family party atmosphere on the weekends. Those that prefer a quieter campground should avoid.

@BarbaraAC76D20 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #210

Big Spring is a great campground - it fit our needs perfectly!! Sites were large, great table and fire ring. We enjoyed exploring the campground and spring area. Enjoyed dinner in downtown Van Buren at Las Margaritas.

@ThomasW1659833 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #225

Me and my fianc had a great time! The campground was well maintained and easy to navigate! Great place to camp.

@STEVENM2892720 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #209

Clean well cared for campsites, grounds, and bathrooms.

@DavidS9070347 · Camped on May 5, 2024 at Campsite #P02

All in all everything was perfect. We had checked out the pavilion the day before everything perfect and clean except didnt have an updated reservation listing posted of us having the pavilion booked. Next day got there at 7:45am and some had been there and dumped a bunch of colored mini marshmallows under the tables and half drank water bottles. You need to have a small plastic broom hanging there for any kind of cleanups. We could have swept up the marshmallows or if we had made a mess. Otherwise everything was perfect.

@JanD8359708 · Camped on Apr 20, 2024 at Campsite #228

Wonderful, quiet campsite. Nice showers! Big Spring is beautiful. Van Buren is very close for food and wifi.

@ChrisL4253532 · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #210

200 loop has power others nothing. dump station at entrance to fill your tank. If like us you don't get it completely full there is water near the restrooms. New hot showers before the main camping area.

@TeresaM2076490 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #226

We were there for the April 2024 eclipse. It was crowded but the staff kept the Campground immaculate.

@JEFFERYH781231 · Camped on Apr 2, 2024 at Campsite #204

Ozark National Senic Riverways is a gem! We stayed for two weeks at Big Spring Campground, site 204. The spring fed Current River is a hop and half a skip from the campground, ideal for a refreshing dip, or soak, (depending on your tolerance for cooler water) at the end of the day. There are a number of excellent trails through the forest and along the river. This morning, as I sat outside our rig, my amateur birding ear counted songs from 13 different species, that is, species I am able to identify. There were many more. Thank you to everyone at OZAR who works to make this place the special place it is. We'll be back!

@JackS8867688 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #220

The river was beautiful, the campground could have used a little care. During the night we had a small storm that flooded our site. Luckily we moved to a vacant spot that only half the asphalt was showing due to a build up of mud, leaves, and debris.

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