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 beautiful blue river with green trees along its edge. Spring wildflowers are in bloom.
Ozark Riverways implements campground changes for 2025 season
Ozark National Scenic Riverways has updated its campground reservation system for the 2025 season.
A large dump truck is loaded with fallen trees at a river crossing.
Ozark Riverways continues campground repairs for 2025 season
Campground and access point repairs are continuing at Ozark National Scenic Riverways following a record-setting flood in November 2024.
A fire truck is parked next to a large red mill.
Ozark Riverways plans to conduct prescribed fires 
Preparations are being made at Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed fires during March. These burns will be carefully planned and monitored by the park’s wildland fire management staff.
A group of carolers gathered in an old mill singing by candlelight. A Christmas tree is in the corner near the singers.
Celebrate the holidays along the riverways
Holidays in the Ozarks are a special time for fellowship while enjoying the peace of winter along the riverways. Take part in the upcoming holiday events during the month of December.
A dead, white-tailed deer with all-white fur lies dead in a pickup truck bed.
Two poachers arrested for road hunting violations during recent firearms season
With hunting and trapping seasons underway at Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), countless hunters are taking part in a time-honored tradition. However, while most hunters have enjoyed legal hunting, two recent road hunting incidents resulted in arrests by ONSR law enforcement rangers.
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