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In the rolling, forested landscape of Round Spring, two of Americas 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, Missouris 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 Biking Boating Interpretive Programs: Educational Programs Fishing Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting Water Sports: Tubing Wildlife Viewing Day Use Area: Amphitheater Swimming Site
Round Spring Campground is located 13 miles north of the town of Eminence, Missouri on Missouri Highway 19.
The bathrooms & showers were clean, great water pressure & warm. Definitely would come back!!
Been visiting the spring for a couple of decades now. Always as beautiful as the first time I've seen it. However, PLEASE make sure to keep your litter away from the water and grass/ wooded areas. Also please do not enter the spring or disturb surrounding vegetation. I did see a frisbee in the water of the spillway of the spring and I wanted so bad to remove it so everyone can enjoy the pure beauty of what it is. Hopefully park staff can remove the eye sore.
This is a very nice and well-kept campground with clean, warm showers and roomy spots.
My only niggle is the dearth of electric sites. I use a CPAP and had to do without and my poor tent-mates didn't get the restful sleep they needed.
Also, I wish it was just a tad closer to Eminence; don’t plan on quick trips into town if you need something. All-in-all though, you can't go wrong at this campground.
If you're new to the Missouri and Current River area, you'll definitely want to camp here. Or put in the river to float. Access is easy. The camping spots are well-marked and clean. The bathrooms and showers are fantastic.
Beautiful campground in a gorgeous area. Clean/updated bathrooms/showers - probably the best campground bathrooms I've encountered. We came here in October, and there was only one other couple camping here, so it was very quiet. The springs were incredible to see. The cave was closed by this time of year. I am from Iowa, and I had no idea southern MO had so much beauty.
