Ozark National Scenic Riverways

The clear water of the Current River is perfect for floating.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A wildland fire fighter using a hose to spray an area of green grass next to dry grass that is active with fire. A national park service fire truck is parked next to the firefighter.
Ozark Riverways to Conduct Prescribed Fires
Preparations are being made at Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed fires between mid-December and the end of March 2026.
A family of three, father, mother and daughter lead holiday carols in a dimly lit wooden structure. All three are holding burning candles, santa hats and have printed song books in their hands singing.
Ozark Riverways to Host Holiday Events at Alley Spring and Akers
Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Ozark Riverways Foundation will host two festive holiday events in December, inviting the public to celebrate the season in the heart of the Ozarks.
Successful Veterans Hunt 2022
Ozark National Scenic Riverways Offers Two Special Managed Deer Hunts
Ozark National Scenic Riverways plans to host two managed deer hunts at Big Spring this fall, providing special opportunities for youth and mobility-impaired veterans.
Sunset picture with high vantage point overlooking river with fall colors and sun setting in distanc
Photo by Brock Davis
A rocky "shut-in" with a modest waterfall.
Photo by NPS Photo / Wil Marischen
A woman paddles down a river while wearing a personal flotation device.
Photo by Courtesy of Wil Marischen
fall colors on leaves of trees surrounding a creek with an old wooden mill on the right
Photo by NPS Photo
a red mill with snow on roof with a stream emanating from it.
Photo by NPS Photo
brown rocks with water flowing over like a waterfall
Photo by NPS Photo
A sunrise photo with blue turbulent water and a algae colored rock with trees overhanging
Photo by NPS Photo
looking down through large brown/grey/purple boulders with creek in middle and forest in distance
Photo by NPS Photo/JoAnn Miller
A canoe floats down a river surrounded in fall color.
Photo by Courtesy of Wil Marischen
A red canoe on gravel bar with clear blue stream behind and green forest
Photo by NPS Photo/JoAnn Miller
A canoe floats down a river surrounded in fall color.
Photo by Courtesy of Wil Marischen