National Wild and Scenic River · Missouri, United States
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a national wild and scenic river in Missouri, United States, covering 80,784 acres (32,692 ha).
National Wild and Scenic River · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
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| Location | Missouri, United States |
| Area | 80,784 acres (32,692 ha) |
| Coordinates | 37.1907° N, 91.2763° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Ozark National Scenic Riverways
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a recreational unit of the National Park Service in the Ozarks of southern Missouri in the U.S. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1964 to protect the Current and Jacks Fork rivers, and it was formally dedicated in 1971. The park's 80,000 acres (324 km2) are used for many forms of recreation and are home to abundant animal and plant species. 1.3 million recreational visits are estimated annually. Canoeing is one of the most popular activities. Kayaking and inflatable rafts and tubes add to the volume of river floaters.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 118.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ozark National Scenic Riverways?
Ozark National Scenic Riverways is in Missouri, United States (37.1907° N, 91.2763° W).
How big is Ozark National Scenic Riverways?
Ozark National Scenic Riverways covers 80,784 acres (32,692 ha).
Does Ozark National Scenic Riverways have campgrounds?
Yes — Ozark National Scenic Riverways has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozark_National_Scenic_Riverways — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/ozar/ — Official park page.