Campsite AtlasLower Current District Backcountry Campsites
Lower Current District Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to make your reservation, please state the campsite you are wanting to reserve is in the “Lower Current District” of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and then state the campground and site number. Please download the Recreation.gov app before starting your journey to the backcountry sites, as cell service can be limited or simply non existent in these remote areas of the park. Within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a "backcountry campground" refers to campgrounds with some basic amenities, but not as many as developed campgrounds.
Campsites
| Standard, no hookups | 26 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
| Total | 28 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Beginning April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require a fee year-round. On October 1st, 2025 all backcountry sites will be reservation only by booking on Recreation.gov website, app or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
BIG TREE: . Physical Address . NPS Road 219 Kelly Township, MO 63965. Directions . 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.
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.