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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryVisit 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
Verified camper reported end of October as excellent with fewer crowds and perfect conditions
Campground operates year-round according to official data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Round Spring Campground is located 13 miles (21 km) north of the town of Eminence, Missouri on Missouri Highway 19.
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- 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.
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