Basic Information

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeast Missouri, spanning throughout Dent, Shannon, and Carter counties. The park offers three visitor centers, one in each district of the park.

 
The junction of the Current and Jacks Fork at Two Rivers

NPS Photo

More Than Just the Rivers....

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jacks Fork Rivers are two of the finest floating rivers you'll find anywhere. Spring-fed, cold and clear they are a delight to canoe, swim, boat or fish. Besides these two famous rivers, the park is home to hundreds of freshwater springs, caves, trails and historic sites such as Alley Mill.

 

Visitor Centers

The park has three main visitor contact stations, one in each district:

  • The Big Spring Entrance Station is open year-round. It is located along the lower Current River, just outside Van Buren, MO.
  • The Alley Spring Mill & Store are open most days from Memorial Day to October 31. These visitor centers serve the Jacks Fork district. Alley Spring is located on Highway 106, west of Eminence, MO.
  • Round Spring Ranger Station is open during the summer season only, typically Memorial Day to Labor Day. It serves the upper Current River district. This station is located on Highway 19, north of Eminence, MO.

For directions and other details, click on the tabs below.

Image Gallery

Image Gallery

Image Gallery

Last updated: September 19, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965

Phone:

(573) 323-4236
Call (573) 323-4236 for Big Spring Entrance Station, located south of Van Buren, MO. Call (573) 226-3945 for the Alley Spring General Store, located west of Eminence, MO. Call (573) 858-3297 for Round Spring Ranger Station, located north of Eminence, MO.

Contact Us

Tools

Stay Connected