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  4. Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite

Camping at Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite

campground · Van Buren · 9 campsites · 1 group

RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

This campground is unique because it comes with private access to 1 mile of river access at Shote Hole Bluff there's a shallow gravel bar for swimming, lounging in the sun in your chair, cooking out, a boat dock, you can set up a canopy for the day and have fun in the sun in the pristine crystal clear gorgeous spring fed Current River!

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 70 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

9 available sites

9 open of 9 site types
Across From River - Tent Site (A)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - Tent Site (B)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - Tent Site (C)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - Tent Site (D)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - Tent Site (E)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - Tent Site (F)
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - RV Site #1
RV · Up to 70 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$100 for 2 nights
$50/night · before taxes & fees
Across From River - RV Site #2
RV · Up to 60 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$100 for 2 nights
$50/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Across From River - Tent Site (A)✓✓from $30
Across From River - Tent Site (B)✓✓from $30
Across From River - Tent Site (C)✓✓from $30
Across From River - Tent Site (D)✓✓from $30
Across From River - Tent Site (E)✓✓from $30
Across From River - Tent Site (F)✓✓from $30
Across From River - Group Site✓✓from $40
Across From River - RV Site #1✓✓from $50
Across From River - RV Site #2✓✓from $50
Across From River - RV Site #3✓✓from $50

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $60 for 2 nights
$30/night · Before taxes & fees
9 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Hipcamp. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Hipcamp ↗

9 openSites from $30/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Generators Allowed
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
  • Water Hookup
Pets
no

Location

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Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite?
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite?
no (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 1 back-in
Pets
Listing no
Water
Listing Water at 2 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Van Buren, MO (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Stay Current River

2.2 mi from Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights47 sites open for every night

Big Spring

4.3 mi from Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite (straight-line) 4.0 · 209 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from National Park Service · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Legacy Of Four RV And Cabin

5.5 mi from Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite (straight-line)
Cabins / glamping
Sites $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Compare site types

9 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

10 sites · from $50, from $30/night

10 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Alert at Ozark National Scenic Riverways nearby
  • Park Closure: Round Spring Pavilion Parking Area Closed The parking lot for the Round Spring Pavilion and for Round Spring itself is CLOSED for the remainder of 2026 while the low water bridge over Spring Valley Creek is rebuilt. Alternative parking near Round Spring Group Campsites 4-8 will provide trail access to…
  • Caution: River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further notice The Akers Ferry on State Highway K will not be in service until further notice.

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 10 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 70 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2020 Cherokee Wolf pup
2020 Cherokee Wolf pup

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 4 · 118 mi from campground

$80/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Cherokee Grey Wolf 22MKSE
2022 Cherokee Grey Wolf 22MKSE

Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 5 · 118 mi from campground

$105/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Glamp in a brand new 2024 Wildwood
Glamp in a brand new 2024 Wildwood

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 121 mi from campground

$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Van Buren River Fun - RV & Campsite

Free things to do (National Park Service)

Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

From the National Park Service · 2 mi away, Ozark National Scenic Riverways

back view of four hikers along a trail, wearing backpacks and carrying hiking sticks with trees
Photo: NPS Photo
About Current River Challenge

Current River Challenge

A ranger points at cave formations within a dark cave room.
Photo: NPS Photo
Round Spring Guided Cave Tour

60-90 Minutes

Discover the amazing world beneath your feet! Round Spring Cave is considered the most spectacular cave within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Large, varied formations fill over a…

A group of visitors practice casting fly rods along the river's edge.
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Photo: Courtesy of Beth Tobin
Fly Fishing Clinics

7-8 Hours

Join a local fly-fishing legend and learn the art of this gentle sport in a free workshop! Clinics are currently offered for youth and parents. All skills levels are welcome; call…

Three wild horses run across a grassy field.
Photo: Courtesy of Rob Barth
See the Wild Horses

Learn about how to safely view wild horses within Ozark National Scenic Riverways! This page contains information on viewing locations and best practices.

A leaf bottom trail with vibrant leaves of red, looking down toward the trail.
Photo: NPS Photo
Round Spring Loop Trail

Round Spring Loop Trail.

A yellow lab dog up close with with a straw hat and badge on hat, dog is on leash.
Photo: NPS Photo
Paws in the Park

Follow along as your dog takes the lead through the trails to new spaces.

Source: National Park Service (Ozark National Scenic Riverways). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.