Big Spring Campground, MO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Big Spring Campground in Carter County is located 1 hr 44 min southwest of Farmington, MO with an elevation of 453 feet. There are a total of 132 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 119 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 29 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@ShalayH3384C31 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #513
Beautiful campground and spring
@KathyB2100069 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #219
Beautiful place. Shaded lots. Loved our stay. Clean bathrooms and laundry
@KimberlyG96485 · Camped on May 26, 2025
Rented day use sight. Perfect pavilion for family get together. Clean and well maintained with picturesque surroundings!
@MaryM8380528 · Camped on May 24, 2025
The place was beautiful and clean every one enjoyed it
@KristineB0B8F9 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #207
Unfortunately, I don't think this will be a campground we decide to visit again. Almost all the sites (vast majority), have the fire ring and picnic table on the opposite side of the door on campers, not very convenient. Our site in particular had it basically on top of the neighboring site. There was some rain during our stay and several of the sites had so much standing water, thank goodness people cancelled or didn't show up to those ones with the forecast. The restrooms and shower houses were nice but other than that, not too impressed.
@GilVF83DE9D04C · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #229
Only problem we had was the weather . We love camping there every year
@JLW3705448 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #212
The campground was clean. Camp host, Zach, was a great guy. The sites are a little close together, but not too much.
@JeffE4586179 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #214
The campground was nicely forested and pretty. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained.
@JimP5953231 · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #222
Arrived with no host and our site two foot under water and mud. Moved to open site though it had reserved sign but power did not work. Called local phone number and help came within 20 minutes to restore power. No one showed up for spot so we stayed for night.
@JillC2933C0404 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #216
Ticks were unbearable.The facilities were nice -- but the ticks were everywhere & in everything.We limited our exposure & cancelled early - moving to another Coe Campground.
@JUDYH8983006 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #113
Nice campground
@JUDYH8983006 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #112
Campground was quite in off season. Still able to float and canoe with wetsuits .
@MichaelE481757 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #216
The sight was nice and level but the fire ring and picnic table were on the opposite side of where you'd expect them to be. The local turkeys were tapping on our coach, eating the bugs off our license plate.
@EdS6016815 · Camped on Nov 27, 2024 at Campsite #114
Clean campsites with easy access to trails and the Big Spring. It was a special place to cook Thanksgiving dinner!
@DanielD4395113 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #116
Beautiful place on the river. Bathrooms and other facilities were clean and top notch.
@AndrewS4701634 · Camped on Oct 16, 2024 at Campsite #216
Beautiful setting -- must see springs and great trails.
@RichardC2D75C0 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #224
The park is beautiful place well kept. But the restrooms in the camping area needs some attention and the water fill station was at a very low pressure it took a long time to fill up rv tank.
@BlakeKFAA235B5 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #211
Quiet and clean campground. The bathrooms were spotless. I will camp here again in the spring and spend more time exploring the area.
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Sep 25, 2024 at Campsite #113
We had a great time at Big Spring. The campground was well-maintained, and the spring was beautiful.
@AmandaH28C1683 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #101
Peaceful and pretty clean! They have super clean bathrooms and showers! We have went there 2x this summer and we plan on going in the fall.
@ChipW0DEA784D5 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #225
Lots of low limbs from trees that scratched the rv.Will not go back
@KaitlynnBA3002 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #211
This is a very nice clean campground. The spaces are a good size. There is also a resident turkey who is fun to watch.
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #227
Had to have low lying tree limbs removed before backing into the site in order to avoid damage to my camper.
@BillB9731077 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #204
Lots of park down there. The reservation area was very full, but it was not too bad. Plenty to do in the area.
@shirleyk796900 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #214
Multiple brothers and cousins hanging at the river, floating down the river, eating at beaver teeth and throwing axes. Also Blue hole is a must! Can't wait until Big Springs restaurant is open.

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