Birds Of PassageBig Spring
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · National Park Service Fees: Electric Site Camping fee: $30.00; Non-electric sites fee: $20.00; Group sites fee: $140.00; Backcountry group site fee: $65.00; Winter non-electric site fee: $10.00; Winter electric site fee: $20.00; Winter group site fee: $50.00; Winter backcountry group site fee: $0.00 Reservations: Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. Starting on January 1, 2025, all sites will be available by reservation only. Same-day reservations are available. 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… Getting there: Big Spring Campground is located four miles (6.4 km) south of Van Buren, Missouri. Turn south on Missouri Highway 103 and continue south for four miles (6.4 km) to the Big Spring Unit of the park. Phone: 573-323-4236 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234044 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS Photo (Patty Wheatley-Bishop), NPS Photo
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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