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A River to Enjoy
Two of America's clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the first national park area to protect a wild river system.
Read Superintendent's message on rowdy behavior.
Updated General Management Plan
DO NOT BRING FIREWOOD WITH YOU!
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Floating
Floating the river in canoes, kayaks or even inner tubes is a great way to see the Ozark Riverways. Arranging a float trip is easy, just contact one of our canoe rentals and they'll handle all the details.
Remember, your life jacket won't save you if you won't wear it.
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Alley Mill
The famous was built in 1894. Enjoy the beauty of the bright red mill sitting next to the turquoise waters of the spring. Learn about the lives of the Ozarks’ first European settlers. Open daily during the summer months, weekends only in May and September and October.
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Caves & Springs
The Ozarks are world famous as an area of exceptional caves and springs. Over 300 of each are known in the park. Several springs, such as Big Spring, Alley Spring, and Blue Spring are among America’s largest. Round Spring Cave offers tours in the summer only. All other caves, except Devils Well are closed to entry.
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Ranger Programs
The park hosts a number of special events throughout the year, such as concerts, special hikes, storytelling events, and craft demonstrations. You and your family may enjoy a slide show, nature hike or cave tour with a professional ranger-naturalists. Learn about the nature and history of the Ozarks in an enjoyable way. View a schedule of ranger programs.
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Write to
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
P.O. Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965
E-mail Us
Phone
Park information
(573) 323-4236
Fax
(573) 323-4140
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Climate
Summers are generally hot and humid while winters are mild with periods of very cold weather and possible ice storms. Spring and Fall are especially pleasant. Thunderstorms are frequent and sudden in the summer months and a downpour can ruin an otherwise enjoyable outing. Flash floods are a risk at all times of the year. In general, the National Park Service will close the river to canoeing and boating when the river level reaches two feet above normal.
RIVER LEVELS - click on more (below).
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| |  | | Did You Know?
Big Spring, at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri has a daily flow of 286 million gallons of water. This is enough to fill a typical pro football stadium once a day. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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Last Updated: November 17, 2011 at 11:04 MST |
