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BIG SPRING

MO · Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Booking is hardest here in April (4/10) and easiest in December (1/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar2
  4. Apr4
  5. May3
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul4
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep3
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov3
  12. Dec1
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 30 electric sites
  • 2 water hookups
  • 3 tent-only sites
  • 131 RV sites
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 76 ft

Activities: HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING

Location

Where it is

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