Ozark National Scenic Riverways - Plan Your Visit
Operating Hours & Seasons
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.
Local Partners & Information Resources
Local Chambers of Commerce
Missouri Division of Tourism
Missouri Department of Conservation
Ozark Heritage Region Tourism Page
Missouri State Parks
Getting There
Plane
The nearest commercial airports are Saint Louis, Memphis and Springfield.
Car
The area is best reached via Interstate 44 or U.S. Route 60.
Getting Around
Main roads throughout the park are well maintained state highways. These are hilly and winding, so be careful and take your time! Roads into backcountry areas are typically dirt and less maintained. Some are suitable for passenger vehicles and RVs, some are not. Please inquire locally before heading off on dirt roads in the area. A dirt road that was fine last year may be muddy or even washed out due to a recent storm. Ask at ranger stations, sheriff"s offices, canoe rentals or local businesses for information.
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Operating Hours & Seasons
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. These publications are also available through mail order at the park address and through the "Bookstore" link on this webpage.
Local Partners & Information Resources
Local Chambers of Commerce
Missouri Division of Tourism
Missouri Department of Conservation
Ozark Heritage Region Tourism Page
Missouri State Parks
Getting There
Plane
The nearest commercial airports are Saint Louis, Memphis and Springfield.
Car
The area is best reached via Interstate 44 or U.S. Route 60.
Getting Around
Main roads throughout the park are well maintained state highways. These are hilly and winding, so be careful and take your time! Roads into backcountry areas are typically dirt and less maintained. Some are suitable for passenger vehicles and RVs, some are not. Please inquire locally before heading off on dirt roads in the area. A dirt road that was fine last year may be muddy or even washed out due to a recent storm. Ask at ranger stations, sheriff"s offices, canoe rentals or local businesses for information. Search
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