Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Closure Caution Information See 4 current alerts
Current alerts (4)
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Closure
Round Spring Pavilion Parking Area Closed
The parking lot for the Round Spring Pavilion and for Round Spring itself is CLOSED for the remainder of 2026 while the low water bridge over Spring Valley Creek is rebuilt. Alternative parking near Round Spring Group Campsites 4-8 will provide trail access to the north side of Round Spring.
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Caution
River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further notice
The Akers Ferry on State Highway K will not be in service until further notice.
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Information
Paving Work Ongoing Throughout the Park
Paving work is being done throughout Ozark National Scenic Riverways during the 2026 summer season, including at Alley Spring, Round Spring, Pulltite, and Big Spring. Watch here and on our park Facebook page for updates, as roads and campground loops may close and reopen depending on work progress.
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Information
Reservations Required for All Campgrounds
As of January 1, 2025, ALL developed campsites will be available through reservation ONLY. These include Pulltite, Round Spring, Alley Spring, Big Spring, Two Rivers, and Akers. Reservations must be made through recreation.gov (online or by calling).
More from the park: Reservations Required for All Campgrounds
Hours
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
| Every day | All Day |
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Generally, the park grounds are open 24-hours a day throughout the year. Some visitor centers will have different hours depending on season and staff availability. Likewise, certain roads, trails, or river access points may be seasonally closed.
Visitor centers
Big Spring Entrance Station Today: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Big Spring Entrance Station
Today: 8:30AM - 5:00PM (Winter Hours, Sep 2 – May 21)
Usual hours
| Every day | 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
- Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Big Spring Entrance Station is open 7 days a week between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the off season (fall and winter), it is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Alley Mill Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Alley Mill
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Fall Season, May 31 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – May 21: Off Season (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Alley Mill is open daily during the summer season, typically from Memorial Day Weekend through the end of October.
Alley General Store
Alley General Store
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – May 21: Winter Hours (closed)
Alley General Store is open from Memorial Day through the end of October. The store is closed during fall/winter.
Round Spring Ranger Station Closed today
Round Spring Ranger Station
Today: Closed (Off Season, Sep 2 – May 21)
Usual hours
| Every day | 8:30AM - 5:00PM |
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Round Spring Ranger Station is open for visitation during the summer season. Keep in mind that the ranger station may briefly close when rangers perform tasks outside the building.
Pulltite Ranger Station Closed today
Pulltite Ranger Station
Today: Closed (Fall/Winter Hours, Sep 6 – May 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Thursday | Closed |
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| Friday | 2:00PM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 12:00PM |
Pulltite Ranger Station is open weekends Memorial Day - Labor Day and some weekdays depending on staffing. Restrooms available year-round, convenience phone.
About this park
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.