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Alley Spring

Po Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri, United States

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.

Number of accommodations: 161

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2026 (Current year)

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Reviews (293)

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What Guests Are Saying

Alley Spring Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful surroundings, including proximity to the Jacks Fork River and natural beauty. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious campsites, and opportunities for water activities, while expressing a desire to return. However, some noted the lack of cell service and limited electrical hookups as areas for improvement, particularly regarding reservations and access to amenities.

Review Summary

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Lawrence W

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June 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 613, Loop: Loop 600

4

Beautiful area and the springs are crystal clear. Second time staying here. Kids enjoyed doing a kayak trip. Site was good. No cell service and you need to go about 3-5 miles to get service so that could be a problem for some.

Rosemary G

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May 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 609, Loop: Loop 600

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My family has been camping at Alley Springs for 50+ years. This year the grass was in need of cutting when we first arrived, there was not a ranger in site the whole 5 days we were there and no host to approach with any concerns. The site we reserved was in loop 600 and a dust bowl when we first arrived which became a slippery mud pit each day after the rain showers. I know you have no control over the weather but the asphalt pads which trailers are parked on should have proper drainage to allow common spring shower to happen without forming a hazard for those patrons who have reserved them. Or maintenance crews should be available to clear such conditions when they do happen. I am hoping this was a temporary condition as we love Alley Springs and our family members gather there once annually if not more.

Scott H

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May 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 405, Loop: Loop 400

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way too expensive for the sites

Gregory L

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May 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 606, Loop: Loop 600

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Beautiful and spacious park. Highly recommend.

Tina B

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May 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 610, Loop: Loop 600

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We love everything about Shannon County, if you're looking for a peaceful laid back camping trip in a gorgeous location, this is it.

Brad R

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May 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 411, Loop: Loop 400

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Always love camping here. Clean bathrooms on every loop. Ample campsites. Plenty of trees and room to stretch.

Kenneth H

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May 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 623, Loop: Loop 600

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We go every spring and fall, however, the campground needs updating badly. It needs another loop with electricity and water, and 600 loop needs sewer hookups, which should be an easy addition to the way the loop is set up. Also, the restroom in 600 loop needs heat and remodeling or to be torn down and made more like the new one in loop 400. More people would go there if there were more electric sites as it gets too hot to be without AC in the summer which is why my family and friends will not go there in most of June, July, or August. One more thing, the rangers don't stand their ground, they let the obnoxious drunks walk all over them. Families can't go on weekends, only from Sunday thru Thursday.

George A

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May 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 615, Loop: Loop 600

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Stayed in loop 6. The electric and water at each site was great. The grounds are well kept and the restrooms were clean. There is no phone or television coverage, but that suited me just fine. I had a great time hiking and hanging out around the fire.

Loren E

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May 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 913, Loop: Loop 900

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everything was very clean and well managed.

Harold V

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April 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 626, Loop: Loop 600

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Very clean campground and area. The flush toilets and new showerhouse were very good. Nice level parking slots.
Only issue I had was the lack of AT&T cell service. My wife's Verizon service was poor also.

Location Alley Spring

Address:
Po Box 490
Van Buren, MO, 63965
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.1472 / -91.4497

Elevation: 206 feet

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