Established Camping
Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway
Campers are Saying
Round Spring Campground, near Eminence, Missouri, is a charming spot tucked within the Ozark National Scenic Riverway. This campground offers a peaceful escape with beautiful scenery, including a stunning spring and nearby cave, perfect for those who appreciate nature's wonders.
The campground features a mix of tent and RV sites, with some offering electric hookups. Visitors often highlight the clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers with fantastic water pressure, making it easy to refresh after a day of adventure. As one camper noted, “The host was great and did a nice show at the amphitheater about the local area.”
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Current River is a major draw, providing opportunities for canoeing and fishing. Many campers enjoy wading in the cool waters, and the nearby trails offer a chance to explore the stunning landscape. Keep an eye out for wildlife; some guests have spotted wild horses and even otters during their visits.
While the campground can get busy, especially during peak season, the friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you're looking to relax by the river or embark on a hiking adventure, Round Spring Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable camping experience.
General Overview
National Park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
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
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.
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.
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.
contact_info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236.
Location
Round Spring Campground — Ozark National Scenic Riverway is located in Missouri
Directions
Round Spring Campground is located 13 miles (21 km) north of the town of Eminence, Missouri on Missouri Highway 19.
Address
HC 1 Box 132
Eminence, MO 65466
Coordinates
37.2830556 N
91.4083333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups