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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161 total sites

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140 sites

Tent Sites

21 sites

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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161 Sites Available

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🚐 113, Loop: Loop 100 RV
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⛺ 117, Loop: Loop 100 Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 122, Loop: Loop 100 RV
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⛺ 701, Loop: Loop 700 Tent
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⛺ G01, Loop: Alley Spring Group Sites Tent
45 guests · Campfire
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⛺ G02, Loop: Alley Spring Group Sites Tent
45 guests · Campfire
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Reviews (357)

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What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.4
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Aimee L

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April 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 831, Loop: Loop 800

5

It was very relaxing. We were the only tent campers, the rest were campers and rvs. It has changed since our trips in previous years. You have to reserve online, and cell service is spotty, thus resulting having to go a mile or so towards Eminence to reserve and pay. Other than that so very relaxing and enjoyable.

Pam S

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December 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 628, Loop: Loop 600

5

One of our favorite parks. So peaceful and we love the town of Emminence!

[email protected] S

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December 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 602, Loop: Loop 600

5

Alley Spring State Park is our family’s favorite memories. We love the campground, the Mill and store, and the Jacks Fork river.

Carey B

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December 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 100

5

Great place, clean and convenient. We try to go every year.

Sharon W

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December 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 100

5

One of my favorite campgrounds. It’s so easy to navigate, facilities are great, and there’s a path that will take you up the hill to a walkable bridge that will take you right to Allley Springs. Not to mention how picturesque it is right there by the jacks Forks river. And there is also plenty of space to walk my dog without interrupting the other campers. I will be back over and over again.

Jacob W

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December 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 605, Loop: Loop 600

3

Was absolutely beautiful. We’re only a few people because of the time we were there. Biggest disappointment was that all of the restrooms were locked when we got there. We picked a spot close to the restrooms because we were traveling with a small child and according to the website the restrooms are supposed to be open year round.

Jon A

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November 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 611, Loop: Loop 600

5

Have always loved this place!!

candi D

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November 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 610, Loop: Loop 600

4

We were there in November, the campgrounds was nice and clean, bath house were open and clean.

Lisa S

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November 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 617, Loop: Loop 600

4

We camped here after a hard freeze in mid-November. Although the website says this camp is open year round, you should be prepared to walk a bit to showers; there is not water at any RV sites (yet the price will be the same/night); the dump station is available, but no water there, either. You can dump, but not rinse hoses, etc. There appeared to be a water tap at the shower block, but we did not test it. ALL of this information should be listed on the website - to say something is "seasonal", you should also include specific DATES when amenities are turned off. The camp was desolate - only 1 other there in Loop 6 - so it was super quiet. The camp is accessible to other parks up the route north (for hiking) - note there are NO maps whatsoever posted w/ hiking trails. There was a paper map distribution board at Current River State Park (a closed park - no camping allowed), at the top of the hill before you descend. The Ozark Trail system holds promise for those who have maps - these are decently posted w/ coloured markers, but you do need a map, imo. Absolutely NO cellular service. Saw then Northern Lights, and the dark skies allowed great star gazing! We spent 2 nights there. Worth a journey in summer/seasonal for water + paddling access; otherwise, treat this as just a stop-over if yer traveling any other time of the year or for pure camping.

Carla W

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November 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 602, Loop: Loop 600

4

Had a great time. I wish it had been a little warmer. Can't wait to go again!

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.

Elevation: 206 feet

Distance to downtown

40 mi drive to downtown Van Buren (about 44 min)

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