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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Laws & Policies
 

Controlling Rowdy Behavior on the Rivers (drug and alcohol laws strictly enforced, no kegs, no beer bongs, quiet enforced, no cliff jumping or rope swinging, etc)

Compendium - Rules and Regulations for Ozark Riverways (.pdf file) 

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36 (Regulations regarding National Parks, Forests and Public Lands in the USA)

 
 
 

  • Specfic Park Rules & Regulations (See "Compendium" above for a complete listing)

Controlling Rowdy Behavior on the Rivers (drug laws strictly enforced, no kegs, no beer bongs, no "Jello shots", quiet enforced, no cliff jumping or rope swinging, etc)

ATV Rules and regulations in the park (On roads only, no off road travel.)

Motor boat and horsepower regulations (Limits for certain areas of the rivers.)

Alcohol Policy (Public intoxication will not be tolerated.)

Hunting Regulations (State Regulation such as bag limits, seasons, etc. All apply in the park.)

Weapons Regulations (Park specific rules about casing and unloading weapons while driving, no concealed carry, etc.)

Styrofoam-type coolers (Only coolers with attached lids are permitted, foam type coolers prohibited. Bait containers okay)

Archaeological Protection Act  (Collecting of arrowheads prohibited, as well as digging, taking or possessing historic or prehistoric artifacts.)

 
Lady Slipper Orchid
Wildflowers in the Ozarks
Many people are surprised to find that wild orchids grow in the Ozarks. More about wildflowers....
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Welch Hospital
Welch Hospital ruins near Akers
The Welch Hospital sits next to Welch Spring upstream from Akers. Read about its history....
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Cave formations
Beautiful cave formations.
Hundreds of caves are to be found in the Ozarks. Round Spring Cave is open for tours in the summer.
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Folks canoeing on the Current River.  

Did You Know?
Ozark National Scenic Riverways has two of the finest canoeing rivers in the Midwest. The spring fed Current and Jacks Fork Rivers provide a fun way to get closer to nature and build family memories. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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Last Updated: April 15, 2009 at 11:21 EST