Guided Tours

Alley Mill

You can visit the historic Alley Mill grounds anytime. The building itself is open during the summer months, from 9 am to 5 pm every day. Rangers give short, guided tours of the building, talking about local history, culture, and the impact of mills in the area. These tours are free and open to the public.

Special tours (like those for school groups) may be possible - call (573) 226-3945 for more information.

Round Spring Cave

Let park rangers take you on an adventure through the wonders beneath your feet! Public cave tours are held during the summer months, and school groups may visit in spring. Visit our Round Spring Cave tour page for more information! These tours require purchase of a cave tour ticket - see the cave tour page for current pricing.

Call (573) 858-3297 or (573) 858-3397 for further information on tours of Round Spring Cave.

Other Ranger Programs

Visit our ranger programs page for other activities throughout the park!

Fishing and Boating Guides

  • Scenic Rivers Guide Service offers interpretive boat tours and fishing trips.
    Scenic Rivers Guide Service (573) 225-3390
  • Tightline teaches people of all ages how to fly fish, whether they are beginners or experienced.
    Tightline Fly Fishing (573) 364-7633

Horseback Activities

  • Big Creek Trail Ride hosts a range of horseback riding services, for family, group, or personal rides.
    Big Creek Trail Ride (877) 932-4846

  • Cross Country Trail Ride offers large facilities in Eminence, Missouri. Popular, week-long events are held throughout the year.
    Cross Country Trail Ride (573) 226-3492

 
A logo of a man paddling down the river with a dog. Text reads "Ozark Riverways Foundation."
The Ozark Riverways Foundation has hosted amazing programs over the years, and they make many of our events possible.

Courtesy of Ozark Riverways Foundation

Guided Activities from the Ozark Riverways Foundation (ORF)

Interpretive floats, paddling clinics, hikes, fly-fishing clinics, and more are provided by the Ozark Riverways Foundation: the Official Friends Group of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways! Their team taps into decades of experience on the riverways, offering educational and exciting events throughout the year.

Visit the Ozark Riverways Foundation website or email the foundation for information and booking. Also be sure to visit the ORF Facebook page for upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

Last updated: September 6, 2024

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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.

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