Ozark National Scenic Riverways

National Scenic Riverways Missouri
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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 found 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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeastern Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees (°F) with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 (°F) degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow. Periods of excessive heat are typical in summer, while heavy rains or flooding can occur throughout the year. Be sure to plan accordingly when camping, hiking, or floating.

Address

Multiple locations - Alley Spring Visitor Center: 12185 Alley Hollow Road, Eminence, MO 65466, Van Buren, MO 63965

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Boating Motorized Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Caving Fishing Freshwater Fishing Fly Fishing Guided Tours Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Gathering and Foraging Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding Junior Ranger Program Playground Tubing River Tubing Swimming Freshwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs Archeology Colonization and Settlement Dams Farming and Agriculture Ranches Great Depression Industry Mills Logging and Timber Cutting Schools and Education Tragic Events Catastrophic Fires Floods Wars and Conflicts Civil War Westward Expansion Homesteading Animals Birds Cats (wild) Fish Horses (wild) Tortoises and Turtles Caves Caverns and Karst Fire Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Deciduous Forests Geology Groundwater Aquifers Freshwater Springs Mountains Natural Sounds Night Sky River and Riparian Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views Unique Species Rare Endangered Watersheds Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

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thursday

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sunday

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tuesday

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friday

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saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 37.13968894, -91.25709817

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