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Dispersed Camping

Blue Spring Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

6 Reviews

About

National Park

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Backcountry camping on Jacks Forks River

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Location

Blue Spring Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway is located in Missouri

Coordinates

37.05355381 N
91.63707418 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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WiFi
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Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Reservable
Drinking Water
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Glen T.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Very beautiful

What an awesome place to see very cold water , camp sites are a little Ricky but manageable, does get to be a very busy spot in the summer

Shelly S.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

Blue, blue, blue, cold, cold, cold

Blue Spring is beautiful and cold! Aside from the over zealous teenagers jumping into the spring it was a nice visit.

This is a primitive camping area and there are a lot of partying people in and around this area plus frequent motorboat traffic. No amenities, many generators. Drive in, pick a spot and set up camp. There are so many areas to visit around the river this would be an excellent base camp or you could use it as a stop off on a float trip.

Eminence, MO is nearby and a good place to refuel and get stuff you need for your adventures. Make sure you get a paper map because phone signal can be iffy.

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Ashley Y.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016

Love the Ozarks!!!

Absolutely love this place. We set up camp and paddled down river. We then got treated to a impromptu harmonica concert in a cave! Only in the Ozarks people. It was epic!

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Shelly S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2016

Decisions, decisions

Primitive campsites in all the locations along Ozark National Waterway. They are well maintained and the staff you speak with is friendly and informative. Pound Mill is easier to drive into and a mile-ish hike to Blue Spring.take your water shoes, the river is awesome!!

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Crystal M.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2016

Blue Springs Lake

We visit this campground multiple times a year and it's always a positive experience. My parents have ano rv and they allow us to camp in a tent next to them! I love how close it is to the lake and the city.

Eva W.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2015

Way too hot

This was the hottest campground I have ever been in my life. It was 109 and extremely humid. I've heard that in the winter, it's freezing cold. Perfect! The water was very warm to swim in, and is also a good place to fish for crappie and catfish.