Ozark 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.

Clubhouse Overlook

Ozark National Scenic Riverways has some spectacular scenery.

Sunset picture with high vantage point overlooking river with fall colors and sun setting in distanc

Rocky Falls in Summer

Rocky Falls is a popular picnic area and swimming hole located near the center of Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

A rocky "shut-in" with a modest waterfall.

Floaters in Fall

Floating the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers is the perfect way to enjoy the Ozarks, no matter the season.

A woman paddles down a river while wearing a personal flotation device.

Klepzig Mill

Klepzig Mill is a little off the beaten path but worth the trip.

fall colors on leaves of trees surrounding a creek with an old wooden mill on the right

Alley Mill-Winter

Alley Mill is a popular destination.

a red mill with snow on roof with a stream emanating from it.

Klepzig Mill-Shut In

Klepzig Mill has a series of shut-ins along the creek

brown rocks with water flowing over like a waterfall

Big Spring

Big Spring produces more than 250 million gallons of water per day.

A sunrise photo with blue turbulent water and a algae colored rock with trees overhanging

Prairie Hollow Gorge

Prairie Hollow Gorge is located near the Two Rivers junction, off State Route V.

looking down through large brown/grey/purple boulders with creek in middle and forest in distance

Floaters in Early Fall

The Current River is one of the finest recreational rivers in the entire country.

A canoe floats down a river surrounded in fall color.

Current River near Pulltite

The clear water of the Current River is perfect for floating.

A red canoe on gravel bar with clear blue stream behind and green forest

Floaters in Early Fall

The Current River is one of the finest recreational rivers in the entire country.

A canoe floats down a river surrounded in fall color.