Round Spring

Ozark National Scenic Riverways — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Eminence, MO, MO

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$20 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (180 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.The crystal clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles (209 km) of waterways exist wit

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/round-spring to be notified when sites open up.

Round Spring offers crystal clear waters of the Current River with excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming, and fishing, plus scenic hiking trails and wildlife viewing within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Campers consistently praise its beautiful, well-maintained setting and proximity to river activities.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Northern Map Turtles, Three-toed Box Turtles, and Common Watersnakes are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Round Spring: Visit in shoulder season (late October) to avoid peak crowds on RV sites Book early—federal campground with limited 63 sites and high demand Bring supplies; small nearby grocery store in Eminence, 13 miles south Ensure RV is self-contained; no hookups available

Skip Round Spring if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You require peak season with full amenities—seasonal operations apply. You cannot handle rustic federal campground experience.

Best time to visit Round Spring: October-November — Verified camper reported end of October as excellent with fewer crowds and perfect conditions. Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to official data.

Nearby campgrounds: Pulltite (SALEM, MO), Two Rivers (EMINENCE, MO), Alley Spring (VAN BUREN, MO), Loggers Lake Campground (Bunker, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Round Spring

Cell signal at Round Spring (Eminence, MO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Eminence, MO, MO★ 4.4 (180 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
Hookups8 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—none available at most sites✕ You require peak season with full amenities—seasonal operations apply✕ You cannot handle rustic federal campground experience

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Visit in shoulder season (late October) to avoid peak crowds on RV sites

Book early

federal campground with limited 63 sites and high demand

Bring supplies; small nearby grocery store in Eminence, 13 miles south

Ensure RV is self-contained; no hookups available

Best: October-November

Verified camper reported end of October as excellent with fewer crowds and perfect conditions

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to official data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Northern Map Turtles, Three-toed Box Turtles, and Common Watersnakes are documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark National Scenic Riverways fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ozark National Scenic Riverways before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Round Spring cost per night?+
Round Spring costs $10–$20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Round Spring open?+
Round Spring is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Round Spring have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Round Spring?+
Round Spring can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Round Spring?+
Round Spring is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Round Spring?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Round Spring is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Round Spring open, and what are check-in times?+
Round Spring is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4.4 (180)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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