Big Tree Campground offers dappled shade, with a mix of trees and open space.
Photo: NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
About
Big Tree is home to 7 campsites: 6 standard and 1 cluster. These sites are all located right along the river, making for a beautiful destination. Throughout the year, campers can enjoy views of the Current River, easy swimming access, and a variety of scenic ecosystems.
Campsites
Location
NPS Road 219
Kelly Township, MO 63965
Fees
Hours
Big Tree Campground is typically open throughout the year. The campground may be temporarily closed during/after flooding or storms.
Reservations
Backcountry campsites can be reserved via recreation.gov
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Big Tree Campground is located roughly 20 minutes south of Van Buren, MO. Starting in Van Buren, take Highway 60 south to Highway 103. Turn southeast onto 103, then follow that road for roughly 4 miles. Next, turn south onto Highway Z. Follow Highway Z for about 7.5 miles, then turn east onto a gravel road. Follow this road for about a half mile, at which point it will dead-end into Big Tree Campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for about 1/2 mile.
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 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 with an accessible parking space. Otherwise, there are no ADA camp sites within this campground. For nearby accessible campsites, please visit Big Spring Campground instead.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Limited Development Campground