Akers Group Campground

• Reservations may be made online at http://www.recreation.gov. If sites have not been reserved, they are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Alley Spring Campground

• Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. Starting on January 1, 2025, all sites will be available by reservation only. Same-day reservations are available.

Bachers Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Bay Creek Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Big Spring Campground

• Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. Starting on January 1, 2025, all sites will be available by reservation only. Same-day reservations are available.

Big Tree Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Blue Spring Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Broadfoot Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Cedar Grove Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Cedar Spring Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Clubhouse Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Dee Murray Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Gooseneck Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Grubb Hollow Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Jerktail Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Log Yard Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Powder Mill Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Pulltite Campground

• Reservations may be done online at http://www.recreation.gov. Some sites at Pulltite are reservable. However, if these sites have not been reserved they are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Round Spring Campground

• Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. All sites at Round Spring are available by reservation only, though same-day reservations are available.

Rymers Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Shawnee Creek Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Sinking Creek Campground

• Backcountry campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting on April 15, 2025, backcountry sites will require fees year-round. Payment will only be possible through the "Scan & Pay" system, via the recreation.gov app. Visitors should download the app and set up their account prior to arrival.

Two Rivers Campground

• Cluster sites at Two Rivers are reservable online at http://www.recreation.gov.

Alley Spring and Mill

Alley Spring and Mill

• A rock mortared pathway leads to a brightly painted red three story structure with windows on each floor. A wooden ramp is on the left hand side of the building leading to the front door. A stone path leads behind the building. To the right the spring of blue water flows from a wooden deck and from a dark rock dam.

Big Spring

Big Spring

• Toward the spring a large volume of blueish water is pouring out of the base of a grey rock bluff. White caps on top of the water exist due to the viscosity. A small cave sits above the spring at the end of the stone walkway. Green manicured grass is on the left and right of a stone trail leading from the parking lot to the right of the spring. Large canopy trees line the spring with green moss on the large boulders that surround the spring. A brown metal bench is to the left overlooking the spring pool.

Blue Spring-Current River

Blue Spring

• A vibrant deep blue body of water about 20ft by 20ft is at your feet. It becomes slightly turbulent to your right where it empties into the branch. To the left is a wooden walkway that goes out like a pier over the spring. At the back of the spring is a wall of grey rock, at the top of this bluff is trees with green leaves, on the edge of some of the rock is green moss. A concrete and natural brown stone walkway leads to the spring.

Cave Spring

Cave Spring

• Devils Well

Devils Well

Devils Well

• A concrete walkway leads to a spiral wooden staircase that goes around and down into a pit in the hill. Waysides are hanging from the wooden rails before the staircase. Several grey rocks are exposed inside the pit. A forested canopy is on the hills surrounding the pit.

Klepzig Mill

Klepzig Mill

• A wooden structure, unpainted and weathered stands with a dull silver tin roof on top of a rock outcropping. A clear creek flows between large outcroppings of grey colored rocks. The stream is constricted so it is flowing pretty swift but not deep. A dirt path leads to the building from the main gravel road where you park. Another building not as big as the main building is around 200 ft back up the road. It is also weathered unpainted wood but has a never shiny tin roof.

Park Videos

• Park films

River Levels

• river levels

Rocky Falls

Rocky Falls

• Loose gravel underneath leads to a cascading water fall in front of you. Turbulent water cascades over grey-purplish rocks about 40ft drop overall. At the base there is a pool of clear water, to the left a small stream empties out from the pool. To the right a trail through the forest leads to the top of the falls.

Round Spring

Round Spring

• A blue round pool of water almost turquoise with grey and purple colored rock ledge behind it and to the rear sides. Green trees surround the pool on all sides.

Superintendent's Compendium

• ONSR Superintendent's Compendium

The Junction-Two Rivers

The Junction-Two Rivers

• A green mowed grass hill a transitions to a pool of flowing blue water. Two clearer streams one on the right and one on the left come together in front of you. Behind them is a large hill covered with trees. A sandbar is on the right and on your far left is a concessions store. The store is a small rectangle and light brown in color. Another small darker brown building is further on the left. A brown wooden post with a telephone is behind you. To your right is a gravel parking lot, it has small light brown storage buildings and canoes in front of it.

Welch Spring and Hospital

Welch Spring and Hospital

• A natural grey stone path is leads to a turbulent pool of blue water gushing from a grey cliff overhang to your right. On top of the cliff is green trees and vegetation. To your left is Current River, clear, flowing back toward you. Across the spring pool is a two story structure made of natural brown rock. Where windows used to exist are in the brown rock on both levels.

Alley General Store

• Alley General Store
• Alley General Store is part of the Alley historic community and features Ozark cultural exhibits, cooperating association merchandise sales, and an informational contact station. A 24 hour passport stamping station is located on the screened porch.

Alley Mill

• Alley Mill
• Alley Mill is located at Alley Spring. Rangers lead guided tours of the mill or answer questions at the front desk. The facility offers an Eastern National sales area and exhibits of Ozark culture. The building itself is accessible, with ramps leading to the front door.

Big Spring Entrance Station

• Big Spring Entrance Station
• Built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this station serves as a welcome center for Big Spring. Park literature, passport stamps, and information are available at the facility. Visitors can also learn about local history through displays about the CCC.

Pulltite Ranger Station

• Pulltite Ranger Station
• Pulltite Ranger Station is located next to Pulltite Campground. The facility offers a "Kids Center" with puppets, books, and other play materials. Adults can enjoy short park films and charging stations. Restrooms and showers are available at this location.

Round Spring Ranger Station

• Round Spring Ranger Station
• Round Spring Ranger Station, located along the Current River, serves the upper third of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This station offers park literature, trip planning advice, and cave tour tickets. Exhibits and videos make this a great place to learn about the park's rivers and caves.

• Round Spring Guided Cave Tour
• Discover the amazing world beneath your feet! Round Spring Cave is considered the most spectacular cave within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Large, varied formations fill over a mile of the passage, which has been well-preserved over the years. There is no better way to learn about Ozark caves than through a tour!

• Fly Fishing Clinics
• Join a local fly-fishing legend and learn the art of this gentle sport in a free workshop! Clinics are currently offered for youth and parents. All skills levels are welcome; call (573) 858-3297 for details and reservations. Park Ranger Mark Van Patten will lead the course. Demonstrations cover various fly rod casting methods, proper catch and release techniques, and strategies for fly presentation. Other lessons will discuss equipment, flies, and entomology.

• See the Wild Horses
• Learn about how to safely view wild horses within Ozark National Scenic Riverways! This page contains information on viewing locations and best practices.

• Round Spring Loop Trail
• Round Spring Loop Trail.

• Refresh at Big Spring
• Rejuvenate your mind and spirit at Big Spring while embracing the soothing water sounds.

• Paws in the Park
• Follow along as your dog takes the lead through the trails to new spaces.

• A Detective in Nature
• Unearth the secrets of nature with your own journey through Ozark National Scenic Riverways.  

• Picture This
• Experience the wonder of nature’s scale from the smallest details to the openness of the sky and waters.  

• Discover Geologic Wonders
• There is so much to discover within the park’s 134-miles of river and 80,000 acres of land. 

• Ask a Ranger
• Expand your knowledge with a journey through the park.

• A Paddler’s Paradise
• Paddle or float on crystal clear waters within the river routes of the Ozark region.

• Reach New Elevations
• Reach new elevations in the Ozark Mountains and enjoy the view.  

• Serenity at Alley Spring
• Be present and practice deep breathing while observing the scenery at Alley Spring.

• Paddle the Lower Current River
• Paddle the Lower Current River

• Paddle the Upper Current River
• Paddling Upper Current

• Hike the Ozark Trail
• Ozark Trail

• Historic Alley Mill Talk
• Tour the iconic and historic Alley Roller Mill at Alley Spring. Alley Mill is rumored to be the most photographed mill in the state and perhaps the nation.

• Paddle Jacks Fork River
• Float the Jacks Fork River

• Big Spring Branch Trail
• Big Spring Branch Trail

• Big Spring Stone Ridge Trail
• Big Spring Stone Ridge Trail

• Big Spring Slough Trail
• Big Spring Slough Trail

• Big Spring River's Edge Trail
• Big Spring River's Edge Trail

• Ride Equestrian Trails
• Equestrian Trails

• Cave Spring Trail
• Cave Spring Trail

• Blue Spring Trail
• Blue Spring Trail

• Pulltite Nature Trail
• Pulltite Nature Trail

• Round Spring Trail
• Round Spring Trail

• Susie Nichols Cabin Trail
• Susie Nichols Trail

• Welch Spring Trail
• Welch Spring Trail

• Alley Overlook Trail
• Alley Overlook Trail

• Alley Slough Trail
• Alley Slough Trail

• About Hiking Safety
• Hiking Safety

• About River Safety
• River Safety

• About Current River Challenge
• Current River Challenge