Big Spring

BIG SPRING, MISSOURI NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service, Big Spring, Missouri: ……One of the largest Springs in The United States. It has an average daily flow of 286 million gallons of water …….. emerging out of the rock cliff as an extraordinary clear blue/green river.

Big springs Ozarks largest spring.

Big Spring is one of the largest springs in the United States and the world. An enormous first magnitude spring, it rises at the base of a bluff on the west side of the Current River valley in the Missouri Ozarks. Located about four miles downstream from Van Buren, it is within the boundaries of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, and its visitor facilities are managed by the National Park Service

Big Spring Van Buren

Big Spring is the largest spring in Missouri and a contender for the largest sling in the United States. It spews out 286 million gallons, on average, every day.

Big Springs - Ozark National Scenic Riverways

I recently visitied Big Springs which is a part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways near Van Buren, Missouri. It was a beautiful area and I recommend you visit if you are ever able to. Please help support my efforts by sharing this video with others,

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Big Springs Q & A:

1. How rugged in this trail? The trail is fairly easy with some stairs and gradual hill climbing.

2. How long is this trail and is it a loop? Learn more about the trails on the National Park Service website for Big Springs at:

3. Are there signs or blazes along this trail? No.

4. Any suggestions? Help preserve this natural habitat by not wading into or swimming into Big Springs.

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Big Springs

Largest spring by out put in the United States. Located in Carter Co. Missouri. Closest town is Van Buren Mo. Beautiful site with camping . Ran by the Federal park service.

Missouri Ozarks - Big Spring (60 Second Nature Series)

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Enjoy 60 seconds of nature from Big Spring located in the Missouri Ozarks.

Big Spring lives up to its name by being the largest flow spring in Missouri. It also rates in the top 3 of largest springs in the world.

Located just south of Van Buren, MO, this recreational area is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Big Spring

Big Spring is one of the largest springs in the United States and the world. An enormous first magnitude spring, it rises at the base of a bluff on the west side of the Current River valley in the Missouri Ozarks.

Springs in Missouri

The Show-Me state is blessed with an abundance of clear water springs.
These blue waters surrounded by lush green vegetation, give life to many streams and rivers in the state.
There are over 11-hundred springs in Missouri.
You'll find springs in all regions of Missouri. But the greatest number are located in the Ozarks of central, southern and southwest Missouri.
While there are many springs in Missouri, there are still a lot of questions about these natural wonders that remain unanswered.
What we do know is their waters are cool. They have a constant temperature between 56 and 59 degrees.
A lot of water pours out of them.... millions and millions of gallons each day.
Big Spring near Van Buren is the largest spring in the state.
An average of 275-million gallons of water flows from the spring each day.
And that changes daily depending on the amount of rainfall.
But where does the water come from?
It comes from the surface, down through the soil and rock, and in many cases, the water travels several miles underground, before exiting at a spring outlet.
At Big Spring, some water travels from as far as 50 miles away.
The waters that flow from the springs in Missouri are the source of many streams and rivers and home to some of the most scenic beauty in the Midwest.
It's also home to many interesting plants, animals and fish.
For trout, these waters are the only natural place cool enough for them to survive year-round in the state.
At Bennett Spring near Lebanon, nearly 100 million gallons of water gushes daily from the state's third largest spring,
The stream is stocked daily from March through October and provides excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout.
Springs also supply water to the state's other trout parks including Montauk near Licking.
An estimated 43 million gallons of water flows daily to form the main headwaters of the Current River.
The springs of Missouri provide a water source for fishing and floating in the state. They are also a drawing attraction for many tourists.
Over the years, they've been used for other purposes.
Some springs in Missouri supplied pioneers with salt.
Where salt was not present, they were used as water supplies.
Years ago, many springs also helped power grist mills to grind grains into flour and corn meal.
Today, only a scattering of mills, like this one at Alley Spring near Eminence can be found.
They also helped supply ideas for names of towns and cities. Over 60 cities have the word spring in their name. From Cedar Springs to Climax Springs; theres Excelsior Springs, Bennett Spring, Sweet Springs, Siloam Spring, Weldon Spring Lake Spring, Edgar Springs, El Dorado Springs and Springfield.

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Current River One of America's Most Endangered Rivers at Big Springs

Big Spring is one of the largest springs in the United States and the world. An enormous first magnitude spring, it rises at the base of a bluff on the west side of the Current River valley in the Missouri Ozarks with the average flow of 470 cubic feet of water per second. Located a couple miles downstream from Van Buren, it is within the boundaries of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways

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Missouri Ozarks - Blue Spring of Carter County (60 Second Nature Series)

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Enjoy 60 seconds of nature from Blue Spring in Carter County located in the Missouri Ozarks

Located just west of West Plains, MO, this recreational area is part of the Mark Twain National Forest.

There are many springs in the Missouri Ozarks named Blue Spring, the more popular one in Shannon County.

Alley Spring and Mill in Eminence Missouri is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Leanna Bryson Park Ranger with the National Park Service provided me a very nice overview of the Alley Mill in Eminence Missouri. I also am sharing some video of the Alley Spring as Leanna talks about the Mill. This is a great place to visit I've been here twice.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE SPRING AND MILL:
Heading south on Highway 19, turn right (west) on Highway 106 at Eminence. After crossing the Jacks Fork River, turn right at the Alley Spring and Mill sign.

The spring empties an average of 81 million gallons a day into the upper Jacks Fork. A short trails leads around the spring, along bluff walls decorated with hanging gardens of wildflowers and ferns.

The barn-red mill was built in 1894 and is now a museum operated by the park service. The three-story mill is open daily.

Park Ranger Leanna Bryson had a bit of news. “The mill is going to be on the U.S. quarter in 2017,” she said. “They picked 55 national parks for the coins; Yellowstone was the first. They say we’re the most photographed mill in the United States.”


An image of historic Alley Mill near the Jacks Fork River will soon be imprinted on the back of U.S. quarter coins.

I certainly hope it brings more awareness to what we have with Ozark National Scenic Riverways, said park spokeswoman Dena Matteson. Local folks certainly know what we have here, but others may not know about the hidden jewel we have here in the Ozarks.


The story of Alley is a tale of nature, people, and a century-old mill sitting at the heart of a beautiful Ozark scene. Whether this is an annual trip you've made since your childhood, or your first visit, take time to soak up the splendid scenery and get acquainted with Alley's lively past.

Cold clear waters rise from deep within Alley Spring at an average daily flow of 81 million gallons. The spring basin is funnel-shaped with a depth of 32 feet.

Alley Mill is just one of over 100 historic structures found within Ozark National Scenic Riverways.


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Big Spring Kitch-iti-kipi Michigan

Kitch-iti-kipi or the Big Spring is a fascinating attraction at Palms Book State Park near Manistique. Water is a constant 45 degrees and 10,000 gallons are pumped in from a natural spring every minute. Visitors take a self-propelled raft out for a better view.

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See Current River Showcase

- Float down the family-friendly Current River and Jack's Fork River on tubes, kayaks, rafts and canoes. The Current River's spring-fed, crystal-clear water flows year round. Hike around Big Spring and Alley Spring. Camp in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways or find local amenities at (Ask about mid-week and off-season rates.)

Motivated Seller - Big Natural Spring - 1,100 Acres, MO - Mark Twain National Forest

Make an Offer...$550,000 Price Reduction...Now $1,950,000...Big Natural Spring - 1,100 Acres - Mark Twain National Forest…Spring once used for bottled water with tests by National Testing Laboratories proving unbelievable quality. More than 700,000 gallons per day. Motivated Seller - Owner will consider selling all or part of the acreage adjoining National Forest on two sides. Six nice cabins, potential for multiple airstrips, abundant wildlife. See Video at Phillip Orr, Broker, Coldwell Banker Ozark Real Estate Company.

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- Float down the family-friendly Current River and Jack's Fork River on tubes, kayaks, rafts and canoes. The Current River's spring-fed, crystal-clear water flows year round. Hike around Big Spring and Alley Spring. Camp in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways or find local amenities at (Ask about mid-week and off-season rates.)

Big Springs State Park on the Versys 1000

A day trip to see the third largest spring in the United States on the Kawasaki Versys 1000 as well as exploration along the Current river in the Missouri Ozarks.

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Mossy Oak Properties Mozark Realty is located in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri.We list and sell homes, land, farms, recreational and commercial property in Poplar Bluff and throughout Southeast Missouri. We also build and remodel residential and commercial properties. With our memberships and advertising efforts, we can offer maximum listing exposure for our listing clients and a wide selection of available properties for our buying clients.

The Ozarks, also referred to as the Ozark Mountains, Ozarks Mountain Country, and the Ozark Plateau, is a physiographic and geologic highland region of the central United States, primarily in Arkansas and Missouri. The Ozarks cover a significant portion of southern Missouri, extending as far northeast as the southwestern suburbs of St. Louis. In Arkansas, a large portion is contained within the northwestern and northcentral region. Much smaller pieces of the Ozarks extend westward into northeastern Oklahoma and extreme southeastern Kansas.

The Current River begins in Montauk State Park located in the southwestern corner of Dent County in southeastern Missouri. The confluence of Pigeon Creek and Montauk Spring form the headwaters of the river. Montauk Spring makes up most of the consistent flow of the headwaters, providing ideal conditions for trout fishing. After leaving Montauk State Park the river enters the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The uppermost reaches of the river are swift with numerous riffles broken by deep pools of crystal clear water, further downstream the riffles continue but get further apart. Hardwood trees, rock ledges, caves, springs, gravel bars, and towering dolomite bluffs line the banks of the river. Welch Spring, a first magnitude spring, enters the river approximately 14 miles downstream from the headwaters, nearly doubling the flow of the river. Other notable springs to add to the river include Cave Spring, Pulltite Spring, and Round Spring. Downstream from the headwaters approximately 52 miles the Current River receives its largest tributary the Jacks Fork from the west near the small town of Eminence, Missouri. Blue Spring, another first magnitude spring, empties into the river, 9 miles downstream from the confluence with the Jacks Fork. The Current River is approximately 86 miles long when it passes by the town of Van Buren and under U.S. Route 60. South of Van Buren a few miles the Current River receives its second biggest tributary, the largest spring in the Ozarks and one of the largest single spring outlets known in the world. Big Spring empties into the river providing nearly 470 cubic feet of water per second.From Big Spring the river continues southeasterly leaving the Ozark National Scenic Riverways 105 miles from the headwaters. The river then flows through Mark Twain National Forest until reaching Doniphan, Missouri and passes under U.S. Route 160. From here the river slows as it exits the Ozark Highlands, the river continues its slow silt laden path into Arkansas where it receives the Little Black River from the northeast before it joins the Black River near Pocahontas, Arkansas.

At Mossy Oak Properties Mozark Realty, we love the Ozarks...especially Current River. This video was predominately shot in Van Buren, MO on #CurrentRiver along with scenes from Doniphan, MO.

We truly wish everyone could experience this area that we hold dear to our hearts.

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Music: Another Day in Paradise by Quinn XCII

Roubidoux Spring, September 2013

A beautiful film without music of the majestic Roubidoux Spring in the Waynesville Missouri city limits. The spring flows into Roubidoux River and keeps the stream cold enough for the blue ribbon trout opportunities! The spring was also a stopping point in the 19th century for the travelers on the Trail of Tears. Now it is a place for romantic wedding vows to be exchanged. It's also along the famous Route 66 highway in Pulaski County! There are lots of reasons to visit Missouri and this is just one of them!