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Round Spring

Overview

In the rolling, forested landscape of Round 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 crystal clear 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, including the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.

Facilities

Open year-round, this campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available April 15 through October 15. 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 the summer months.

Natural Features

The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, and features over 300 identified Caves/Kart Systems 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 Dogwood 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 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 rangers offer tours upon request.

Camp site features

Across 62 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 6 of 62 sites
  • Water hookups: 6 of 62 sites
  • Picnic table: 60 of 62 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 62 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 62 sites
  • Group sites: 8 of 62 sites
  • Longest rig: 60 ft
  • Largest party: 45 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

Round Spring Campground is located 13 miles (21 km) north of the town of Eminence, Missouri on Missouri Highway 19.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

Ratings (200)
5 stars
119
4 stars
57
3 stars
20
2 stars
2
1 stars
2
Patrick B
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:014
Reviewed 6 days ago
Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful
Amber B
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:003
Reviewed 7 days ago
Bathrooms & showers worked well with lights at night & a foot pedal flush which I appreciated, hot water with good water pressure. There was an excess of gnats the 1st night we were there which was annoying, but after it rained Saturday morning they disappeared for the rest of the trip. We used Carr's raft rental right up the street which was very convenient & had a great float Saturday with lots to see along the way: natural springs, 100+ year old cabin, river side cave. We'd love to come back when the Round springs cave is open & use the group camp site next time. The nightly ranger chats were fun too. We sat in on the Hellbbender chat and my son is now insisting we come back next year.
Leslie M
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:010
Reviewed 7 days ago
Showers and the campsite were clean. The campground host was fantastic.
JoAnn R
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:009
Reviewed 15 days ago
This particular site was perfect for us. My daughter has disabilities that involve her feet/legs but isn't wheelchair bound. We were close to the bathroom and the path was level, but we weren't obnoxiously close to it. The site was large and had shade most of the day. We were on the uphill side of camp and had a nice view overlooking the rest of the campground. We did have to drive to the showers, though, but that was ok since it gave us a chance to cool down in the air conditioner in the car.
Zach T
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:021
Reviewed 15 days ago
Camp ground was very nice, shower house and restrooms were very clean and accommodating. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Only issue i had was with the two tent rule for 6 people. Having a family 5 two tents even though being small didnt make sense. But overall amazing experience definitely recommend.
Thomas K
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E6
Reviewed 19 days ago
Rangers and staff were good
Sydnie S
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:024
Reviewed 21 days ago
Facilities were very clean and the camp host was so nice and welcoming. They had programs in the evening at the amphitheater there which was such a nice evening activity. The lower landing campground was great for kayaking into from Pullite
Chris G
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E2
Reviewed a month ago
Wonderful campground. We rented the electric sights. There was ample space. The bathrooms and showers were clean. We enjoyed the ranger show as well.
Judith R
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E4
Reviewed a month ago
Very nice park. RV spots with electricity and water are only 6, but lots of camping without those amenities. Shower house and restrooms very clean. Highly recommend.
Jennifer C
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:044
Reviewed a month ago
Camp host was very helpful. The campground and facilities were clean.
Martin M
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed a month ago
Very nice upgrades to the paving, fire rings & picnic tables.
Bill R
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:037
Reviewed a month ago
The campground host was a good guy. He gave us useful info and changed our reservation to a better site that was empty.
leta w
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:037
Reviewed a month ago
My kayaking group stays here for a week every June. Clean beautiful sites. Raccoons were not bothersome this year. Camp host thoughtful and rangers knowledgeable. Had a beautiful week.
Ryan M
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed a month ago
The site we had was perfect and this park is well maintained. The camp host was excellent!!
Randy S
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:020
Reviewed 2 months ago
Perfect location to explore the ONSR
James L
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:025
Reviewed 2 months ago
While there were no sightings of the majestic wild horses, we did see river otters. The staff was incredibly helpful when we had vehicle issues. Cell phone service at the campsites is completely gone, which is great for kiddos, as there's no temptation to use a device. Ironically, on the last day I got one bar of service and a flood of messages by the boat ramp. Overall, a great experience.
Marcus J
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:026
Reviewed 2 months ago
Campground was quiet. There was no cell service, but service is available if you drive into Eminence. The bathrooms and showers were really nice. The only downside is that the cave was closed.
Rob M
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed 2 months ago
Site E-1: But I merely had a 10 person tent, box fan, and a Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. It was SOOOOOO Quiet!! I loved this place
James N
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed 2 months ago
Very clean park. Stayed in the RV site E1 which was perfect since we faced the woods and not another camper. Showers and restrooms were awesome with plenty of hot water.
Laura C
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E3
Reviewed 2 months ago
Small, but very nice park. We got an electric spot (there are only a few). The walk to the spring was easy and pretty.
eric t
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:029
Reviewed 3 months ago
Great spot tucked far away enough that it is quiet and peaceful.
Chuck H
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:035
Reviewed 3 months ago
Very nice location and facilities.
James P
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed 3 months ago
Shower house was refurbed for the season, clean with hot water.
Michael W
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:014
Reviewed 3 months ago
The campground needs cell phone service .
Iris L
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:014
Reviewed 3 months ago
The bathrooms seem renovated and was genuinely the cleanest camping bathroom I've ever used. each camp lot has different ground so be careful to make sure you book one with flat ground. I went in March and it was my dog and I, maybe one or two other campsites out of the 30 were being used. Pretty much no one was there so that was really cool.
Joseph G
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:025
Reviewed 3 months ago
This site near the Current River was spectacular. Felt secluded and relaxing. A birders paradise. The restroom facilities were clean and top notch. Will definitely be back.
Matthias H
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:037
Reviewed 4 months ago
Very nice campground, clean Restrooms and Showers. The Showers were a huge plus, very hot water with high pressure. Not rated is the level of the lot. Why the lots are unlevel like this, i use all my leveling blocks and it was not complyd level.
Coty A
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:016
Reviewed 4 months ago
Campground was clean, quiet and had several amenities. Would definitely camp there again.
Randolph B
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:031
Reviewed 4 months ago
We loved the campground but be aware the bath house has a couple huge lights that aim at the "river access" and the "walk in camping". The bathrooms were clean and well marked we really enjoyed our trip and will go back (and camp not in front of that light!) highly recommended and much cheaper than other options in the area.
Joel H
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E6
Reviewed 7 months ago
I've thoroughly enjoyed every one of my stays at the Round Spring campground. It offers the balance of amenities and immersion in nature that I want from a campground, both in-season and out-of-season.
Charles R
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:044
Reviewed 8 months ago
I have never been disappointed with any of the NPS sites. The wild horses coming through camp was a very special experience.
candi D
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E3
Reviewed 8 months ago
We loved it there. We couldn't find a map but we found a park person who brought us a map to our site the next day. It's too bad the cave was closed, due to prior flooding. Otherwise it was great. We used electricity and the bath house were clean!
Larry C
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E5
Reviewed 8 months ago
We had 5 sites… on sites 2 and 5, the electricity did not work. We ran power cords from adjoining sites… Then we were invaded by Chinese Lady Bugs that bit and stunk! I am still finding them in my truck!! I left two days early!!
Lloyd Y
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:009
Reviewed 9 months ago
Very nice, clean, quiet place. Be going to Round Springs twice a year for the last 6 years. Great place.
Michael B
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:028
Reviewed 9 months ago
Great weekend with friends! Spot was super close to current river. Had nice bathrooms with showers. Did some hiking on the trails. Would highly recommend!
Brandy H
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed 9 months ago
Nice campground, thankful it was the end of October and noone else was around. Nice spot with a tree and some grass.
Rick M
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E4
Reviewed 9 months ago
very nice, cost effective; a bit close to neighbors...
JF C
Loop:Group Sites 1-3
Site:G03
Reviewed 9 months ago
Everything was Great! The restroom crew came to close the restrooms the 2nd day in the middle of our stay. We were able to talk them into leaving them open one more day until our departure, which they did. We are very appreciative for them to do that! However, they shouldn't have been managed to close them while we were there and paid $150 in the first place!!!
Cynthia G
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:014
Reviewed 9 months ago
The campsites at Round Springs are excellent for tent camping. I boondocked in a small RV in site #14 but there were some sites that would not have been suitable for any size camper.
Shalay H
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:043
Reviewed 10 months ago
Some parts are closed for repairs. Beautiful park. So glad it is still open.
Kathryn P
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed a year ago
Clean bathrooms and shower house. Peaceful, lots of mature trees! Great river access. The wild horses are a bonus. Need more RV hook ups.
Sue C
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:034
Reviewed a year ago
The campsite is one of the best in the area, very easy access to the Big Spring is a plus and of course The Current River
Gregory H
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E4
Reviewed a year ago
I lucked out getting an electric site in the campground the day prior to arrival. The next three nights I stayed at non-electric #5, enjoying a fully shaded site with nominal insect issues. Upon my arrival the campground host came by & gave me maps of the park and adjacent Ozark Riverway & offered his assistance if needed. At night a short walk on the road to the spring gave an extra special treat of multiple lightning bugs. The individual shower/restroom was well maintained & easily walked to, with a flush toilet nearer the site. I stayed through a busy weekend but the noise level was reasonable. The campground is conveniently in the middle of the Current River's upper section [before it's joined by the Jack's Fork) with close by Carr's Canoe Outfitters, which has an open WIFI 24 hrs/day useful even from their small parking area . Campground cell service is VERY limited. Carr's also has a VERY small shopping space for basic needs. The biggest negative was the frequency of river rafting/kayaking school bus's from the local approved waterways' outfitter on the weekend, especially Saturday, driving by the site BUT the positive is you could make arrangements with them to pick you/family up at your site including all your river experience gear. Oh, other negatives were inability to visit the cave due to the washed out bridge to its entry & unrepaired pavement approach road to the spring's parking area.
Martin M
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:E1
Reviewed a year ago
Close to the river & the springs
Benjamin N
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:040
Reviewed a year ago
Fun camping, nice facilities. The Current River is great and a 2-5 min walk from most campsites :)
Jandie D
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:039
Reviewed a year ago
Camp was GREAT! Every time we come down we stay at Round Springs! Nice, clean camp RIGHT on the river!
Peter S
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:009
Reviewed a year ago
The ace was kept very nice. It was nice and quiet and the host was a very nice guy.
Tasha C
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:018
Reviewed a year ago
We had an amazing camping trip! The camp site and weather were beautiful! We plan to camp there again in the Fall.
Katharine S
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:012
Reviewed a year ago
We had a great visit at Round Spring campground. We've been camping there for around 40 years. We are now on the third generation of campers and love sharing the experience. Our campsite was great and located relatively near the upper restrooms. The campground was quiet - even on Saturday evening when we first arrived. That's a bonus for us. The restrooms were very clean.
Delia K
Loop:Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site:033
Reviewed a year ago
We love staying at Round Spring, especially the Ranger Talks on Friday and Saturday, which are always fun and informative.
Popularity

Quiet · 37%

Busiest in July, when about 37% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.

Availability

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Location
HC 1 Box 132
Eminence, MO 65466

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