Bright red Alley Mill under the summer sun and shade trees
The one room schoolhouse near Alley Spring
A historic one room schoolhouse at Alley Spring with garden and scarecrow in the foreground
A campsite at Alley Spring with picnic table and shade trees
The Mill in the fall

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About Alley Spring

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.

Available sites

161 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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161 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 113, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 114, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 115, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 116, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 117, Loop: Loop 100 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 118, Loop: Loop 100 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 119, Loop: Loop 100 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 120, Loop: Loop 100 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 121, Loop: Loop 100 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 122, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 123, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 124, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 125, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 126, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 127, Loop: Loop 100 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 215, Loop: Loop 200 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 216, Loop: Loop 200 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 217, Loop: Loop 200 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 218, Loop: Loop 200 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 219, Loop: Loop 200 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 220, Loop: Loop 200 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 301, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 302, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 303, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 313, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 314, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 315, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 316, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 317, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 318, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 319, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 320, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 321, Loop: Loop 300 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 401, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 402, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 405, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 407, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 408, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 411, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 413, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 415, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 417, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 418, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 421, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 424, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 425, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 427, Loop: Loop 400 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 501, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 502, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 503, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 504, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 505, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 506, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 507, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 508, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 512, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 513, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 514, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 515, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 516, Loop: Loop 500 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 601, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 602, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 603, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 604, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 605, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 606, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 607, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 608, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 609, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 610, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 611, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 612, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 613, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 614, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 615, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 616, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 617, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 618, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 619, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 620, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 621, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 622, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 623, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 624, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 625, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 626, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 627, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 628, Loop: Loop 600 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 701, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 702, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 703, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 704, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 705, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 717, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 718, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 719, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 720, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 721, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 722, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 723, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 724, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 725, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 801, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 802, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 803, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 804, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 805, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 806, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 807, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 808, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 809, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 810, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 811, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 812, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 813, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 814, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 815, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 816, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 817, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 818, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 819, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 820, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 821, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 822, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 823, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 824, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 825, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 826, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 827, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 828, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 829, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 830, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 831, Loop: Loop 800 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 901, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 902, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 903, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 904, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 905, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 906, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 907, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 908, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 909, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 910, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 911, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 912, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 913, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 914, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 915, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 916, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 917, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 918, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 919, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 920, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 921, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 922, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 923, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 924, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 925, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 926, Loop: Loop 900 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ G01, Loop: Alley Spring Group Sites Tent
Paved · Campfire
⛺ G02, Loop: Alley Spring Group Sites Tent
Paved · Campfire

Reviews

382 reviews

Summary

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Alley Spring Campground is consistently praised for its beauty, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff, the cleanliness of bathrooms, and the convenient access to water activities. While some guests noted noise issues and construction starting early, overall experiences highlight the campground as a fantastic destination for family camping.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 382 reviews

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5 stars 61.5% (235)
4 stars 24.6% (94)
3 stars 7.1% (27)
2 stars 3.9% (15)
1 star 2.9% (11)

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James S

Verified

October 6, 2026 Stayed at: 215, Loop: Loop 200

Perfect stay. Clean campground, site has easy access to water for swimming. Quiet and serene. No animal issues. Bathrooms and showers were very clean

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Maureen H

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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 116, Loop: Loop 100

We used the filter to search for electric sites on our available dates with our trailer requirements. The choices came up. We picked site #116. We got there at 8:30pm, pitch black & the signage was terrible. We followed the sign for section 100 & it lead us to the river. We finally found our site only to discover it was a primitive site - no electric! We had no cell service to call anyone! Someone let us use their phone. The number on the board said leave a message & we’ll get back to you tomorrow. We had a 9am float trip & nowhere to set up as our camper has to have electric to push the sides out and even use it. We set up on the host site and tried to find a ranger or other number to call. No luck!! Tried to find a ranger the next morning & went to Harvey’s to find out how to reach someone. Left a message for the ranger there and a detailed note on our truck windshield explaining everything and offering to pay more for the site since hosts are vacated after Labor Day. Came back from our float trip to find a nasty note from the ranger - move or be towed! We paid $60 for a site we never got to use & have no way to even get our money back. We will never, ever be back again!

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Andrew Y

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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 912, Loop: Loop 900

Great sites, clean bathrooms, excellent overall.

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Billy M

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October 4, 2026 Stayed at: 123, Loop: Loop 100

It’s a solid family friendly campground, with great river access.

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Ken R

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October 3, 2026 Stayed at: 515, Loop: Loop 500

Very nice campground. Restrooms and showers were nice and clean. Grass cut, no litter, campsites very good for tent camping or Rec vehicles.

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Desiree W

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October 3, 2026 Stayed at: 901, Loop: Loop 900

Nice clean place to stay.

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Peter L

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 313, Loop: Loop 300

Great site with plenty of room and water view. No shade but great for our solar panels. Easy access to restrooms.

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Eugene O

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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 316, Loop: Loop 300

Beautiful campground. Easy access to the river with sites right next to it. Clean bathrooms and showerhouse. Overall great time!!

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Debra B

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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 604, Loop: Loop 600

The campground is very nice, river has easy access from the park, ranger was welcoming and knowledgeable.

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Mary D

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September 13, 2026 Stayed at: 303, Loop: Loop 300

Very nice campground. Note - reservations must be made online or via phone. So if you don't have service and arrive without one, scout a spot and drive back towards Eminence to reserve. The on-site phone at the entrance board wasn't working for some folks. Other notes: On tent loops (along river), many sites are shaded, all easy walking distance to clean well-maintained toilet and shower blocks, and flat. Better swimming holes are upstream (15 minutes) at Round Spring group camp site loops, but you can swim here (off loop 100, 200 or 300) - tie a rope to a tree on the bank to help with the steep but short bank to the water. Get firewood/ice/misc. across street at canoe outfitters (Harvey's?) until 6p. After hours, honor-system firewood is two miles East at Hwy E intersection. This is a good base for day floats on the Current (Pultite to Big Spring) or the Jacks (Eminence to Two Rivers). Enjoy!

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Location & Directions for Alley Spring

Po Box 490, Van Buren, MO 63965 United States

Elevation: 206 ft

Getting There

From the east on US Highway 60, turn north on Missouri Highway 19 in the town of Winona. Continue north 12 mi to the town of Eminence. From Eminence, Alley Spring campground is located five minutes west of State Highway 106.

From Mountain View, t...

Nearest town

Van Buren, MO - 40 mi

About 44 min to downtown

Highway access

Alley Spring is accessible from US Highway 60, with connections to Missouri Highway 19 and State Highway 106. It is located approximately 12 miles north of US Highway 60 via Highway 19 and 2 miles west of Highway 106.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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