Big Tree Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 7 total · 7 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.9247, -90.9025
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Big Tree Campground free?
No. Big Tree Campground charges $10.00. 7 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Big Tree Campground?
Big Tree Campground has 7 sites on record. 7 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Big Tree Campground?
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.
What is the weather like at Big Tree Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Big Tree Campground?
Visit our Camping Regulations page for rules governing quiet hours, generators, fires, hammocks, and more.
Nearby
- Clubhouse Campground0.3 mi
- BIG SPRING5.2 mi
- Big Spring Campground5.3 mi
- Cedar Spring Campground5.8 mi
- PINEWOODS LAKE REC AREA6.6 mi
- Grubb Hollow Campground6.6 mi
- Pinewoods Lake Campground7.2 mi
- Gooseneck Campground7.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
