Round Spring
Campground · Missouri · 63 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (National River) · Open Access
- 63
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 722 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 63 bookable sites
- 65 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: Electric, Group Sites 1-3, Group Sites 4-8, Host, Round Spring Picnic Pavilions, Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6
Site types
- 41 Standard Nonelectric
- 7 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 6 Standard Electric
- 5 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- 2 Management
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
65 campsites at Round Spring
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Electric | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E2 | Electric | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E3 | Electric | Standard Electric | — | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E4 | Electric | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E5 | Electric | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E6 | Electric | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| G01 | Group Sites 1-3 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| G02 | Group Sites 1-3 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| G03 | Group Sites 1-3 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| G04 | Group Sites 4-8 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | 45 ft | 45 | 🐾 |
| G05 | Group Sites 4-8 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| G06 | Group Sites 4-8 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| G07 | Group Sites 4-8 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| G08 | Group Sites 4-8 | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | Riverfront | — | 45 | 🐾 |
| 001 | Host | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Round Spring Picnic Pavilion | Round Spring Picnic Pavilions | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | — | Riverfront | — | 60 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 33 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 25 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Management | — | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 28 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 022 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 46 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 023 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 024 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 025 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Moderate | Drive In | Riverfront | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 026 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 027 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 028 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 029 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Hike In | Riverfront,springs | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 031 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Lakefront,riverfront | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 47 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 041 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 042 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 044 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront,springs | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 045 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront,springs | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 046 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront,springs | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 047 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront,springs | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 049 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront,springs | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 050 | Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront,springs | 18 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Round Spring Campground is located 13 miles (21 km) north of the town of Eminence, Missouri on Missouri Highway 19.
37.28306, -91.40833 · 37°16'59.0"N 91°24'30.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 50 | 60 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 71 | 59 | 47 |
| Low °F | 20 | 23 | 32 | 40 | 51 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 54 | 41 | 32 | 24 |
| Precip in | 2.7 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Round Spring
- Can you reserve a site at Round Spring?
- Yes, Round Spring is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Round Spring have?
- 65 sites in total, of which 63 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Round Spring?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Round Spring?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Round Spring.
- Does Round Spring have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Round Spring?
- Campfires are allowed at Round Spring. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Round Spring
- Pulltite 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Two Rivers 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alley Spring 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Loggers Lake Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Akers 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sutton Bluff Recreation Area 25.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Round Spring Ranger Station 0.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Pulltite Ranger Station 5.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Alley Mill 9.1 mi · Facility
- Alley General Store 9.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area 10.9 mi · Campground
- Mark Twain National Forest Day Use Pass 19.3 mi · Activity pass
Contact
- Phone 573-323-4236
- Email OZAR_Campground_Operations@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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