Big Spring Tours

There's nothing more calming than sitting beside a river and watching the water as it makes its way downstream. Why not pack a picnic hamper and spend a quiet couple of hours at Big Spring?

Check this flowing body of water in Van Buren off your to-do list and then head over to Cave Spring Park. Not far from Big Spring, it's also a hit with travelers.

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Still Waters Resort

Still Waters Resort

4 out of 5
Price was $386, price is now $290 per person
$290
per person
Feb 6 - Feb 8
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip flight included
Houston (IAH) to Springfield (SGF)
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,446 reviews)
Clean room, and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Green Gables Inn

Green Gables Inn

2 out of 5
Foggy River Woods
Price was $759, price is now $605 per person
$605
per person
Feb 6 - Feb 8
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Houston (IAH) to Springfield (SGF)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,242 reviews)
Parking was very tight so if another person parked over the line there was no way to fit in. Other than that it was great!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, Branson

4 out of 5
Skyview
Price was $386, price is now $309 per person
$309
per person
Feb 6 - Feb 8
found 3 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Houston (IAH) to Springfield (SGF)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,133 reviews)
Great rooms and atmosphere. The activities are wonderful and my children's favorite part of our trip! The activities staff are the best, so helpful, kind and fun! It is our favorite place to stay in Branson.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Popular places to visit

Big Spring in Mark Twain National Forest. Half mile trail around the spring contains some awesome photo ops! #steps #trails #spring #missouri

Big Spring Historical District

You can find out about the history of Van Buren when you stop by Big Spring Historical District. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Big Spring Historical District
Beautiful area. Easy to get up close and not too far off the main road. 🏞 #waterfalls #nature #explore #missouri

Rocky Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rocky Falls during your travels in Winona. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Rocky Falls

Cave Spring Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cave Spring Park, a lovely green space in Van Buren. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Cave Spring Park

Watercress Spring Camp

Explore the great outdoors at Watercress Spring Camp, a lovely green space in Van Buren. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Watercress Spring Camp

Watercress Spring Picnic Grounds

Explore the great outdoors at Watercress Spring Picnic Grounds, a lovely green space in Van Buren. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Watercress Spring Picnic Grounds

Chilton Creek Campsite

Explore the great outdoors at Chilton Creek Campsite, a lovely green space in Van Buren. Wander the forest and riverfront while you're in the area.

Chilton Creek Campsite

Best Lodging Options Near Big Spring

Current River Inn

Current River Inn

3 out of 5
602 Main St Van Buren MO
Current River Inn
5-bedroom house just outside of Big Spring-Ozark National Scenic Riverways!

5-bedroom house just outside of Big Spring-Ozark National Scenic Riverways!

Van Buren MO
5-bedroom house just outside of Big Spring-Ozark National Scenic Riverways!
CLEAR VIEW CABIN - only 1 mile from Van Buren & Current Rvr @ Big Spring Park!

CLEAR VIEW CABIN - only 1 mile from Van Buren & Current Rvr @ Big Spring Park!

Van Buren MO
CLEAR VIEW CABIN - only 1 mile from Van Buren & Current Rvr @ Big Spring Park!
Hilltop House #2

Hilltop House #2

Van Buren MO
Hilltop House #2
Guests enjoy their own one bedroom apartment in the Ozarks

Guests enjoy their own one bedroom apartment in the Ozarks

Van Buren MO
Guests enjoy their own one bedroom apartment in the Ozarks
Kings Cabin on the edge of town only 1/2 mile from Current River !

Kings Cabin on the edge of town only 1/2 mile from Current River !

Van Buren MO
Kings Cabin on the edge of town only 1/2 mile from Current River !
Charming RIVER FRONT 3-bedroom home Van Buren on Current River.. brand new!

Charming RIVER FRONT 3-bedroom home Van Buren on Current River.. brand new!

Van Buren MO
Charming RIVER FRONT 3-bedroom home Van Buren on Current River.. brand new!
Family-Friendly 3BR/2BA Van Buren Home w/ Fire Pit & Starlink WiFi!

Family-Friendly 3BR/2BA Van Buren Home w/ Fire Pit & Starlink WiFi!

2 out of 5
Van Buren MO
Family-Friendly 3BR/2BA Van Buren Home w/ Fire Pit & Starlink WiFi!
Chasen Summer! 1/2 Mile from Current River!

Chasen Summer! 1/2 Mile from Current River!

Van Buren MO
Chasen Summer! 1/2 Mile from Current River!
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