Big Spring

Photo · NPS Photo (Patty Wheatley-Bishop)

OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

137Sites

76 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features. The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and dogwoods are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236. Nearby Attractions Scenic Big Spring is the largest freshwater spring in North America and produces an outflow of 280 million gallons a day. Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are also nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and ranger-guided tours are available upon request.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 137

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Big Spring Group Sites	G01	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
Big Spring Group Sites	G02	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
Big Spring Picnic Pavilion	Big Spring Picnic Pavilion	group picnic area	—	15
Chub Hollow/Groupsite #3	CHPS	management	—	—
Chub Hollow/Groupsite #3	G03	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
Loop 100	101	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
Loop 100	102	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
Loop 100	103	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	104	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
Loop 100	105	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	106	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
Loop 100	107	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
Loop 100	108	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
Loop 100	109	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	110	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—
Loop 100	111	standard nonelectric	49 ft	—
Loop 100	112	standard nonelectric	47 ft	—
Loop 100	113	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	114	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
Loop 100	115	standard nonelectric	43 ft	—
Loop 100	116	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	117	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—
Loop 100	118	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	119	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
Loop 100	120	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	121	standard nonelectric	51 ft	—
Loop 100	122	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 100	123	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
Loop 100	124	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
Loop 200	201	management	45 ft	50
Loop 200	202	standard electric	43 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	203	standard electric	43 ft	20/30/50	yes
Loop 200	204	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	205	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50	yes
Loop 200	206	standard electric	47 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	207	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	208	standard electric	43 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	209	standard electric	48 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	210	standard electric	48 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	211	standard electric	44 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	212	standard electric	51 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	213	standard electric	38 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	214	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	215	standard electric	25 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	216	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	217	standard electric	46 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	218	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	219	standard electric	47 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	220	standard electric	42 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	221	standard electric	37 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	222	standard electric	43 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	223	standard electric	33 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	224	standard electric	50 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	225	standard electric	45 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	226	standard electric	51 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	227	standard electric	35 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	228	standard electric	35 ft	20/30/50
Loop 200	229	standard electric	37 ft	20/30/50
Loop 300	301	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
Loop 300	302	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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