Blue Spring is hidden amongst boulders and crevices, across from the campground.
Photo: NPS Photo / Jessica Poppa
About
Located within a bend of the Jacks Fork River, Blue Spring Campground is a popular destination throughout the year. In summer, visitors can enjoy freshwater floating, swimming, fishing, and more. In winter and fall, nature unveils brilliant colors and large bluffs. Note: Blue Spring Campground should not be confused with the Blue Spring on the Current River, east of Eminence. Ozark National Scenic Riverways does not offer camping at Blue Spring on the Current River.
Campsites
Location
County Road OO-493
Mountain View, MO 65548
Fees
Hours
Blue Spring Campground is typically open throughout the year. The campground may be temporarily closed during/after flooding or storms.
Reservations
Backcountry campsites are reservable via recreation.gov
Make a Reservation →Directions
Blue Spring Campground is located about 15 minutes from Mountain View, MO. Starting in Mountain View, drive east on Highway 60. After 3 miles, turn left onto Highway OO. Drive north on Highway OO for about 2.5 miles. After a large bend in the road, it will intersect with County Road OO-493. Take the left turn onto OO-493. Follow the main path for about 2 miles, after which it will dead-end into Blue Spring Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for about 2 miles.
Weather
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeast Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow.
Accessibility
Apart from the restroom building, this area is not wheelchair accessible.
Cell phone service is generally unreliable. Connectivity depends on carrier and location within the campground.
Fires are permitted in designated fire rings and grills. Visit our camping regulations page for other policies regarding fires, stoves, and lanterns: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/management/camping-regulations.htm
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RVs and trailers are allowed as specified in our campground regulations.
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The bathroom facility is accessible, but there are no ADA campsites within this campground. For nearby accessible campsites, please visit Alley Spring Campground instead.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground