Contact Info
PO Box 490
Van Buren, MO 63965
- Phone:
- 573-323-4236
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
Two of America's clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the first national park area to protect a wild river system. The Current and Jacks Fork Rivers wind through a landscape of rugged hills and towering bluffs.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Ozark NSR is open year around. There is no formal visitor center for the park, although the Alley Mill is open to provide information in the summer, and the park headquarters in Van Buren is open year round during business hours. The Superintendent's Office is located at Park Headquarters at 404 Watercress Drive in Van Buren, Missouri. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Information is available at the Headquarters information desk.
Also, EASTERN NATIONAL, a cooperating non-profit association, sells books and other items representative of the natural and cultural resources of the Ozark region and the park.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The area is best reached via Interstate 44 or U.S. Route 60. From I-44, take State Route 68 south from St James, then take State Route 19 south into the park.
From US Route 60, you will reach State Route 19 in Winona if you come from the west. You can then take SR 19 north to the northern areas of the park, or continue east to State Route 103 to visit Big Spring near Van Buren. Park Headquarters and Visitor Center are in Van Buren.
If you follow US 60 from the east, you'll reach SR 103 first and then SR 19 about 20 miles further on.
