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Big Spring

Van Buren, MO
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Van Buren
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Description: Largest natural spring in Missouri averaging a flow of about 286 million gallons of water a day.
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Summersville, Missouri
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The serenity was overwhelming! Ducks swimming in the spring water, a walking bridge over the stream, beautiful flowers everywhere. We fed the ducks with our grand-daughter and took LOTS of pictures to remember this beautiful day.

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STL
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This a massive spring with the clearest water you will ever see. There is plenty of space to bring a family for a nice picnic or day on the river. There are signs that clearly tell people to stay out of the water near the spring, it is a shame that some people do not follow this rule that can... More

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Doniphan, Missouri
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17 reviews 17 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

love the blue water of the spring. been there several times through the years. great place for pictures. picnic areas. foot paths.

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Missouri USA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

Great place to swim....clear stream, picnic tables with playground for kids, campground, cabins to rent, ideal place to relax.

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Sikeston, Missouri
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

Beautiful scenery and great place to take the kids!! Good camping and close to the river. Very clean also.

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Poplar Bluff, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

The spring really is magnificent. The clear, fast-flowing water is cooloing during the summer's heat, but beautiful in all seasons. The park has easy and challenging trails. The old stone and log cabins take one back in time to a more relaxing experience. There are excellent campsites.. Families will like picnicing and camping in the park and floating the Current... More

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Hallsville, Missouri
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67 reviews 67 reviews
42 attraction reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

Scenery, greenery, Trail right next to spring outflow point

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

Love going it is amazing great place to camp and swim

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Malden, Missouri
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61 reviews 61 reviews
40 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This spring is close to where I live and we visit here quite often. When I was younger the spring had a much larger outflow but it is still impressive. There Current River is not as accessible as it used to be with the NPS limiting river access but it is still a nice day trip. The river is clear... More

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Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

great camping and fishing, the spring is so pretty , the water is so blue.

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