Round Spring
Eminence, MO
A spring rising in a collapsed cave basin by the Current River, part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. There is a campground and a river access.
Round Spring is a spring on the Current River near Eminence in the Missouri Ozarks, part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The spring basin is about 55 feet (17 m) deep, and on an average day roughly 30 million gallons (about 114 million liters) flow out. People and pets may not swim or wade in the spring or the spring branch. A paved, accessible trail leads to the spring and is open at any time.
Time-sensitive (as of October 2026, per the NPS): Round Spring Cave is closed in 2026 because the access bridge, damaged in the November 2024 flood, is still being repaired; otherwise the cave can only be seen on guided tours of 60 to 90 minutes. The pavilion parking area stays closed for the rest of 2026 while the low-water bridge over Spring Valley Creek is rebuilt; use the parking near Group Campsites 4 to 8 instead. The lower river landing in the campground is closed for paving.
The campground suits tents and RVs, a few sites have electric hookups, there are no water hookups, but there is a dump station. Reservations through recreation.gov are required.
- Nearest town
- Eminence, MO
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.2810, -91.4080
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Timbuktu CampgroundMotorhome stopover2 mi from Round SpringMotorhomes
- Timbuktu Walk-In CampingCampsite2 mi from Round SpringTents
- Alley Spring CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Round SpringTentsCaravans
- Shawnee Creek CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Round Spring
- Loggers Lake CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Round Spring
- Cedar Grove CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Round SpringTentsCaravans
All campsites in Missouri · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Round Spring?
Round Spring is in Eminence, MO, at GPS 37.2810, -91.4080. It is about 9 mi from Alley Spring Mill.
Can you camp near Round Spring?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Round Spring Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Round Spring?
Round Spring is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Missouri Ozark springs and shut-ins and Spring pools, gravel bars and granite domes – by camper through Missouri’s Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
What is there to see near Round Spring?
Places worth a stop nearby: Alley Spring and Mill (9 mi), Rocky Falls (17 mi), Big Spring (32 mi) and Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (36 mi).
When is the best time to visit Round Spring?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)