Ozark National Scenic Riverways, National river system in Shannon County, United States
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways encompasses 80,000 acres of protected land featuring the Current and Jacks Fork rivers with clear spring-fed waters.
Congress established this national park area in 1964 as the first protected river system in the United States, with formal dedication occurring in 1971.
The Big Spring Historic District, registered in 1981, contains structures that demonstrate the architectural and social development of Missouri's riverside communities.
Three visitor centers provide year-round services: Big Spring Entrance Station, Alley Spring Mill and Store, and Round Spring Ranger Station.
The park contains the highest concentration of first magnitude springs in the United States, primarily formed within dolomite rock formations.
Location: Shannon County
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/ozar
GPS coordinates: 37.19070,-91.27630
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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