§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
Visitor centers can be found at the following locations: Big Spring Entrance Station - 3 miles south of Van Buren on Highway 103 Alley Mill & Store - 12185 Alley Hollow Road Round Spring Ranger Station - 13209 Round Spring Campground Rd Administrative offices for Ozark National Scenic Riverways are located at 404 Watercress Drive, Van Buren, MO 63965. This location does not offer a visitor center - tourists should instead go to the Big Spring Entrance Station.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Fri
86°F
Sunny
1 mph N
Sat
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 mph S
Sun
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
3 mph NW
Mon
77°F
Mostly Sunny
1 mph N
Tue
82°F
Sunny
2 mph W
Wed
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph S
Thu
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW