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Ozark National Scenic Riverways MO

Lat, Long: 37.13968894, -91.25709817

Designation: National Scenic Riverways

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.

Weather:

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is located in southeastern Missouri. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing and snow.

Directions:

Park Headquarters for Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Administrative Offices Only - No Visitor Center) is located at 404 Watercress Drive in Van Buren, Missouri. It is located at the corner of Watercress Drive and Main Street, across the street from the Van Buren Public School complex. Visitor centers are located at Big Spring Entrance Station (3 miles south of Van Buren on MO Route 103), Alley Spring (12185 Alley Hollow Road), and Round Spring (13209 Round Spring Campground Rd).

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Address/Contact:

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

Van Buren, US, 63965

Phone: (573) 323-4236

Email: ozar_interpretation@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

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