Two Rivers

Summary

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a beautiful park area in Two Rivers, offering a variety of recreational activities such as canoeing, tubing, swimming, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The campground has flush toilets and showers, picnic tables, campfire rings and grills, and is open year-round. Highlights of the park include caves, springs, sinkholes, and over 300 identified caves. Visitors can also explore popular attractions such as Alley Mill, Alley Spring and Round Spring Cave.

Overview

In the rolling, forested landscape of Two Rivers, two of America's most beautiful spring-fed rivers combine to make up the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

As the first national park area to protect a wild river system, visitors have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Recreation

The crystal clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming, and fishing. Jacks Fork meets the Current River nearby. Over 130 miles of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found in the area.

Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, including the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail, and Big Springs Trail.

Facilities

Open year-round, this campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available April 15 through October 15. Picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Natural Features

Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways has over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. The caves range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features.

The Ozark forest is mostly white oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and Dogwood are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

Nearby Attractions

Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and scenic Alley Spring are nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request. Round Spring Cave is nearby as well, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months.