Van Buren, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

1,146 Population 573/sq mi density

$20,441 Median Income $13,541 per capita

$77,400 Home Value $190,765 Zillow

$369 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

750 Violent Crime/100K 1,250 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$20,441 median income, 4.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$77,400 home value, $369/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

750 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Van Buren (20)

LOGGERS LAKE CAMPGROUND

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10 sites 4.6/5 (41 reviews) $15–$30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat

OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING

Located deep in the interior forests of Shannon County, Logger's Lake Campground is situated along the southeast shore of Logger's Lake. Con...

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PULLTITE

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56 sites 4.5/5 (136 reviews) $10–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING

In the rolling, forested landscapes around Pulltite, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scen...

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ALLEY SPRING

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164 sites 4.4/5 (284 reviews) $10–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

The rolling, forested landscape around Alley Spring is where two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark Natio...

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BLUFF VIEW(CLEARWATER LAKE)

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59 sites 4.4/5 (108 reviews) $14–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Bluff View Campground on Clearwater Lake greets visitors with excellent camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking opportunities. Local wi...

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FUCHS HOUSE

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1 sites 4.4/5 (22 reviews) $100/night Reservable

CAMPING

In the late 1930s, Rudolph Fuchs built a five bedroom concrete and native stone house for his family, and also built the present wheel house to produc...

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RIVER ROAD PARK

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110 sites 4.4/5 (253 reviews) $14–$110/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Set on the banks of a calming river, just below the entertaining Clearwater Lake lies River Road Park, known as a jolly ol' place to camp. Th...

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ROUND SPRING

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63 sites 4.4/5 (174 reviews) $10–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

In the rolling, forested landscape of Round Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Sceni...

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PIEDMONT PARK

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96 sites 4.3/5 (234 reviews) $14–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, CAMPING, BOATING

Piedmont Park is a spacious, activity-dense recreation area on the shores of Missouri's Clearwater Lake. Water sport enthusiasts love the lakes d...

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TWO RIVERS

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22 sites 4.3/5 (12 reviews) $10–$25/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

In the rolling, forested landscape of Two Rivers, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic ...

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Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites

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52 sites 4.2/5 (9 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Wild Horse Viewing

Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Cente...

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BIG SPRING

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136 sites 4.1/5 (234 reviews) $10–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

In the rolling, forested landscape of Big Spring, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic ...

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HIGHWAY K

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81 sites 4.1/5 (192 reviews) $14–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Campers looking to enjoy a scenic stay on the clear waters of the Black River, will enjoy the calming riverside atmosphere at Highway K Park.Fishing a...

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SUTTON BLUFF RECREATION AREA

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34 sites 4.0/5 (101 reviews) $10–$40/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING

Roomy campsites surrounded by open lawn and natural shading, cool breezes, abundant songbirds and scenic views all await visitors at the Sutton Bluff ...

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FLOAT CAMP PICNIC AREA

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1 sites 3.9/5 (7 reviews) $50/night Reservable

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River. Visitors enjoy floating the river, fishing an...

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Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites

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27 sites 3.9/5 (7 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV

Biking, Hiking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Wild Horse Viewing, Wildlife Viewing, Swimming

Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to ...

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MARKHAM SPRINGS

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33 sites 3.7/5 (15 reviews) $10–$50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING

Markham Springs Campground is set on the Black River in a scenic and historic recreation area in the southwestern corner of Missouri's Mark Twain...

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Webb Creek Park

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30 sites 3.5/5 (22 reviews) $14–$20/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING, BOATING

Webb Creek Campground on Clearwater Lake greets visitors with excellent camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking opportunities. Water sport...

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Lower Current District Backcountry Campsites

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28 sites 3.3/5 (4 reviews) $10–$25/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

Hiking, Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Wild Horse Viewing, Wildlife Viewing

Lower Current District Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to ...

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PINEWOODS LAKE REC AREA

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16 sites 0.0/5 $15–$50/night Reservable

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Pinewoods Lake Recreation Area sits next to Pinewoods Lake in southeastern Missouri. It is an ideal location to enjoy lake fishing and scenic trails.T...

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WATERCRESS

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19 sites 0.0/5 $10–$25/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

***Watercress sustained substantial damage to the pavilions during the 2017 flood, they are not reservable at this time, however the boat ramp is stil...

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