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Jose Kevo
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Round Spring

  • October 2, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Jose Kevo from Middle-of-Nowhere, Missouri
Round Spring

Centrally located, Round Spring attracts the largest number of visitors thanks to accessibility. It's rather average compared to the region's larger springs, but still a convenient opportunity that shouldn't be missed.

Tucked-away within a deep pocket of forest, what distinguishes Round Spring is its cavernous formation inside a large sinkhole. Water seeps through a small crevice, draining into Spring Valley Creek before feeding the nearby Current River.

An overhead trail loops the Spring for peering down into the serene waters which transform in hues based on sun's positioning. There are observation decks but vegetation growth had limited viewing potential. Best glimpses came from random clearings along other sections, so be adventurous and scout around.

Once on the premises, the Round Spring experience can be accomplished in under 10-minutes. Marked trails converge from several starting points for making the easy trek, by three means of arrival:

By Car
Highway 19 bisects the Round Spring composite which also includes a NPS-campground and Cave of the same name. Road signs clearly point the way from either direction, and the Spring is north of the parking area.

By River
Flowing south, the Round Spring campground facility sprawls along the right bank once passing under the bridge. After rounding the bend, a sign appears where floaters can dock canoes, and the Spring is slightly uphill.

By Walking
Many Upper Current float segments conclude by pulling-out at Carr's Grocery & Canoe Rental, just before passing under the bridge. The clerk apologized that all transfer vehicles were dispatched, and our wait may be upwards of 30-minutes. She suggested a quick peek at Round Spring.

Lured by spontaneity, we headed across Highway 19 to a separate pedestrian bridge with breeze-whipped views over the Current. Once path enters Round Spring Campground, the most direct route involves staying parallel to the highway. Head up the hill along a slightly visible path crossing lawns. It leads to the trees and back entry to Round Spring.

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