ROUND SPRING, MO

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.

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 Dogwood are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

Recreation:

The crystal clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles 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 1. 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.

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.

Activities and Amenities

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Within Facility
Accessible Sites Amphitheater Biking Birding Boating Campfire Programs Canoe Rentals Canoeing Cold Springs Access Dump Station Educational Programs Firewood Fishing Flush Toilets Group Camping	Hiking Host Hunting Kayaking Parking Area Paved Roads Picnic Shelters Self Pay Station Showers Swimming Tubing Visitor Center Water Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Horseback Riding

Know Before You Go

Some campsites may be available on a first come, first serve basis
Water and 50-amp electric hookups are now available; bring converter if necessary
No sewer hookups available; a dump station is located at the campground entrance
2 Tents or 1 RV and 1 Tent per site only on Standard Family sites
Modern restrooms are open April 15-Oct.1; outside these months visitors will be provided with an alternative, which may be a short distance form their campsite
Diving from river bluffs is illegal, dangerous and can result in injury or death
No glass bottled beverages allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels
For more information about the park, please call (573) 323-4236 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or e-mail OZAR_Campground_Operations@nps.gov

A Firewood Movement Restriction Program is in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and diseases. Firewood must be purchased within a 50-mile radius of campsites, or dead and downed wood collected in the park; All firewood must be burned on-site. For more information, Click Here.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.28306, -91.40833
37°16'59"N, 91°24'30"W

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

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

ROUND SPRING
HC 1 Box 132
Eminence MO 65466

Phone Number:

Information: 573-858-3297 x 25

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