Big Spring
Recreation area
Looking for a recreation area in Carter County, Missouri? Big Spring is one listed option. It is tied to Ozark National Scenic Riverways, which the source calls a river. The source names National Park Service as the owner. Rules and access can change, so confirm details with the source first.
What we know
- Type
- Recreation area
- Water
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways (river)
- County
- Carter County
- City or town
- Van Buren
- State
- Missouri
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Manager
- National Park Service
Location
Map location: 36.96250, -90.98306
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Before you go
- Read the official fishing regulations for Missouri (Missouri Department of Conservation Fisheries Division).
- Confirm that the spot is open to you with the source or the managing agency.
- Follow posted signs and respect neighbors, wildlife, and private property.
- Pack out all trash and fishing line.
Source credit
Location facts recorded from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) on Recreation.gov. Data Source: Recreation.gov. See the official source link. Inventory listings are not a determination of current legal access.
Source: Recreation.gov
Facts were restructured into directory records; official prose and images were not copied.
Nearby fishing spots
- Kayak and Canoe Launch in Carter County (1.1 miles away)
- Van Buren Riverfront Park (2.7 miles away)
- Van Buren Riverfront Park (2.7 miles away)
- Kayak and Canoe Launch in Carter County (3.3 miles away)
- Watercress (3.4 miles away)
- Kayak and Canoe Launch in Carter County (6.2 miles away)