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Where to Go, What to Do, & Places to Stay in the Ozark Mountains

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Mark Twain National Forest

Forests and State Parks of the Ozarks

If camping, hiking, fishing, biking and other outdoor adventures are how you like to spend your vacation, the Ozarks will offer you many opportunties to fill your desires.
More detailed information about each location is found on the regional pages.

SW Missouri

Springfield Conservation Nature Center   Nearly three miles of wooded trails through different ecosystems. Displays, exhibits inside Nature Center building. 4601 S. Nature Center Way, Springfield  417-888-4237.
Little Sac Woods Conservation Area  800 acres for hiking, wildlife viewing. Camp and picnic; hunting allowed in season. 10 miles north of Springfield. 417-895-6880.
Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area  18-mile trail system for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Primitive camping by permit only; picnic areas always available. Unstaffed firearms shooting range. 18 miles south of Springfield. call 417-895-6880.
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area  1,534-acre tract open for hiking and bird watching. Steep hillsides; Roark Creek crosses the land. Not a heavily used area. Branson.
Table Rock State Park  Camping areas with easy lake access, a marina, SCUBA diving excursions and trails . 5272 St. Hwy 165, Branson.
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park  A privately owned 10,000 acre park. Plenty of activities;overnight log cabins are available. Entry and activity fees. 2038 W MO Hwy 86, Lampe. 417-779-5983
Drury-Mincy Conservation Area  Camping, fishing, birding, hiking and hunting in season in this 5,599-acre conservation area. County Road J40., east of Branson. Borders Bull Shoals Reservoir.
Roaring River State Park  World class trout fishing, splendid scenery and hiking trails through the woods. Camping and lodging available; summer swimming pool for cooling off. Cassville. 417-847-2539
Lake of the Ozarks State Park  Campsites and rental cabins, including yurts. Miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding. Sandy beaches with picnic areas and playground. State owned show cave in the park.
HaHaTonka State Park  Extensive hiking trails, and a stone castle ruin high on a bluff. Small caves, enormous spring. Stunning natural formations. Camdenton.

NW Arkansas

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area  12,056-acre park located between Beaver Lake and War Eagle Creek. Hike, boat, fish, and hunt in season. Sites of historical interest. 24 miles of undeveloped trails. 20201 E. Highway 12, Rogers. 479-789-5000.
Withrow State Park  War Eagle Creek flows through the park; canoe and kayak rentals available. Camping. Hiking trails. Swimming pool in summer. Off Rt. 23, Huntsville. 479-559-2593
Devil's Den State Park  A creek flows through the park, dammed to create Lake Devil. Campgrounds, and rustic stone and wood cabins for rent. Summer swimming pool and a park cafe. Trails for hikers, bikers, horseback riders. 479-761-3325.
Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park  One mile walking trail; five-mile self-guided driving tour. Historic structures in the Ozark Village. Museum and visitors' center. Geocache Tour, which is a 15-point virtual cache tour. 506 East Douglas Street,Prairie Grove. 479-846-2990.
Ozarks National Forest  More than a million acres of forest, easily accessible from anyplace in the I-540 Corridor.

North Central Arkansas Ozarks

The Buffalo River, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, Mammoth Springs State Park and the Ozark Folk Center State Park are all found in this region.

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Where To Go

  • NW Arkansas
  • SW Missouri
  • North Central Arkansas

What To Do

  • Especially for Kids
  • Haunted Ozarks
  • Antiques

Places to Stay

  • Bed and Breakfasts
  • Pet Friendly Lodgings in the Ozarks

Things To Do

  • Springs and Gardens
  • Zoos and Animal Parks
  • Forests and State Parks

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