Round Spring

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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.

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.

Need to Know

• 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.

• Two Tents or 1 RV and 1 Tent per site only on Standard Family sites.

• Modern restrooms are open April 15-Oct.15; outside these months visitors will be provided with an alternative, which may be a short distance form their campsite.

• No glass bottled beverages allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels.

• All reservations and reservation changes MUST be completed through your Recreation.gov user profile or by calling 1+877-444-6777.

• For more information about the campground, please call (573) 323-4236 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or e-mail OZAR_Campground_Operations@nps.gov

• Parking for vehicles and camping trailers and RV's are on pavement only.  

• Free standing Hammocks only. NO hammocks are allowed to be tied to trees.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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HC 1 Box 132 Eminence MO 65466

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 573-323-4236

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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

Available Campsites

• Site G02, Loop Group Sites 1-3, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site P01, Loop Round Spring Picnic Shelters, Type Group Picnic Area
• Site E5, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Electric
• Site E6, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Electric
• Site 007, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E2, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Electric
• Site 048, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site P02, Loop Round Spring Picnic Shelters, Type Group Picnic Area
• Site 041, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site E1, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Electric
• Site G09, Loop Group Sites 4-9, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site E4, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Electric
• Site 005, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G01, Loop Group Sites 1-3, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
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• Site 002, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 029, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 019, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G06, Loop Group Sites 4-9, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site G05, Loop Group Sites 4-9, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site E3, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Electric
• Site G07, Loop Group Sites 4-9, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Host, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 037, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G04, Loop Group Sites 4-9, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G03, Loop Group Sites 1-3, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
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• Site 028, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop Sites 2-29, 30-49, E1-E6, Type Standard Nonelectric

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