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Need to reserve a site?

Developed campsites now require a reservation. Reservations can be made through recreation.gov - visit their website or call (877) 444-6777 for booking! Sites can be booked up to 6 months in advance.

Note: Interagency passes (used for camping discounts) cannot be purchased in the park. Please visit the National Park Service passes page for purchasing options.

Camping Options

Ozark National Scenic Riverways offers a variety of camping options, from classic campgrounds to riverside excursions. Click the links below for information on each!

 
A restroom building stands at the end of a grassy field.
Developed Campgrounds

Developed campgrounds offer the most amenities of any park camping option. Look here for showers, electric sites, camp stores, and more!

A picnic table sits along a beautiful blue river.
Backcountry Campgrounds

If you crave a camping experience that is off the beaten path, these are the sites for you! Backcountry campgrounds offer basic amenities.

A gravel bar along a river in fall.
Primitive Campgrounds

These free sites offer no amenities, making for a truly rustic experience. If you enjoy remote, secluded camping - look no further!

A tent is set up between willows and small shrubs.
Gravel Bar Camping

Immerse yourself in the riverways by camping on a gravel bar!

A woman walks along a wooded trail in fall.
Ozark Trail Camping

Experience tranquil camping along the Ozark Trail!

Two park rangers overlook a river.
Camping Regulations

Help us keep the park clean and safe by learning about camping rules and regulations!

Last updated: January 13, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Phone:

(573) 323-4236
Call (573) 323-4236 for Big Spring Entrance Station, located south of Van Buren, MO. Call (573) 226-3945 for the Alley Spring General Store, located west of Eminence, MO. Call (573) 858-3297 for Round Spring Ranger Station, located north of Eminence, MO.

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