Alley Spring
Ozark National Scenic Riverways — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: VAN BUREN, MO, MO
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$20 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (294 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The rolling, forested landscape around Alley Spring is where 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 are able to enjoy various water activities as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.Canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on the vast waterways in the region, with over 130 miles (209 km) of water trails. Canoe and kayak
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing
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Alley Spring sits where two spring-fed rivers merge to form the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, offering 130+ miles of water access for canoeing, tubing, and fishing alongside hiking and horseback riding in a rolling forested landscape.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles present in the area; also watch for native plant species including Riddell's Goldenrod and Zigzag Bladderwort.
Insider tips for Alley Spring: Book well in advance — federal campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak season. No RV hookups available at most sites, so bring a self-contained RV or plan accordingly. Access water activities directly; the campground sits on two spring-fed rivers with 130+ miles of recreational waterways.
Skip Alley Spring if: You need full RV hookups — this campground has none.. You prefer spontaneous camping — federal sites require advance reservations..
Best time to visit Alley Spring: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, but book early as it's a federal campground with high demand..
Nearby campgrounds: Round Spring (Eminence, MO), Two Rivers (EMINENCE, MO), Pulltite (SALEM, MO), Akers (JADWIN, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Alley Spring
Cell signal at Alley Spring (VAN BUREN, MO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The rolling, forested landscape around Alley Spring is where 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 are able to enjoy various water activities as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.Canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on the vast waterways in the region, with over 130 miles (209 km) of water trails. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook well in advance
federal campgrounds fill quickly, especially during peak season.
No RV hookups available at most sites, so bring a self-contained RV or plan accordingly.
Access water activities directly; the campground sits on two spring-fed rivers with 130+ miles of recreational waterways.
Campground operates year-round, but book early as it's a federal campground with high demand.
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Getting there →
From the east on US Highway 60, turn north on Missouri Highway 19 in the town of Winona. Continue north 12 miles to the town of Eminence. From Eminence, Alley Spring campground is located five minutes west of State Highway 106. From Mountain View, travel 19 miles east from Mountain View on US Highway 60 and turn north on County Highway E. Go north on E for 10 miles until you reach State Highway 106, then turn west on 106 for two miles. The Alley Spring Campground is on the south side of Highway
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark National Scenic Riverways fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ozark National Scenic Riverways before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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