Round Spring
Campsite
No swimming
Water
An average of 33 million gallons of water pour out of the collapsed cave at the heart of this spherical spring.

šŸ“œ Round Spring is a natural spring and a key part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
šŸ” Formerly a Missouri State Park, it was donated to the National Park Service in 1970.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Witness a unique spherical spring and collapsed cave.
šŸžļø Enjoy beautiful natural surroundings with river access.
šŸš¶ Explore an accessible paved trail to the spring.
šŸ•ļø Utilize campground and picnic areas.
šŸ”­ Observe otters, wood ducks, and great blue herons.

Why Avoid

āš ļø No swimming or wading allowed in the spring or spring branch.
šŸš« Adjacent Round Spring Cave is currently closed indefinitely due to a bridge collapse.

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Guided lantern tours of Round Spring Cave (when open) require a ticket and reservation.
šŸš« To prevent White Nose Syndrome, do not bring items from other caves into Round Spring Cave.
šŸ“ž Reservations for camping and one picnic shelter can be made via recreation.gov or 877-444-6777.

Cost

šŸ’° Spring access is free. Cave tours require a ticket.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open to the public. Cave tour hours vary.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Available near the spring. Campground offers some electric hook-up sites and a dump station.

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