About this campground
Built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this station serves as a welcome center for Big Spring. Park literature, passport stamps, and information are available at the facility. Visitors can also learn about local history through displays about the CCC.
Getting there
Located on Highway 103 south of Van Buren Missouri. From Van Buren, turn off Highway 60 onto Highway 103 (south). Follow the road for roughly 3 miles. After reaching the bottom of a large hill, you will see a sign for Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Past that sign, the entrance station and parking are on the right.
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