News Release

Crossing to Round Spring day use area temporarily closed

The low water crossing to Round Spring day use area following recent spring floods.

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News Release Date: April 29, 2022

Contact: Dena Matteson, [phone]

EMINENCE, Mo. –The low water crossing to the Round Spring day use area is temporarily closed due to damage from recent flooding.

This closure will temporarily restrict access to the Round Spring day use area, which includes the main parking lot and walking path to the spring, as well as the Round Spring picnic pavilion. Visitors who would like to view Round Spring can park in the designated parking area near the restroom at Group Campsites 4-9 and follow the walking path from the group campsite area to the spring. This closure does not affect any campsites or river access at Round Spring.

The concrete crossing suffered damage during a major flood on Spring Valley Creek in 2020 and was further undermined during recent heavy rainfall. The park's maintenance crew will work to stabilize the crossing and reopen one lane for access to the area as soon as the water level in the creek drops enough to allow temporary repairs.  The crossing is scheduled for permanent replacement in 2023 by the Federal Highway Administration, through the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned fund program, along with the other roadway and river access damage caused by the 2020 flood.  

For updates on this temporary closure, contact park headquarters at [phone], visit the park’s Facebook page, or website at www.nps.gov/ozar.

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