NPS · Ozark National Scenic Riverways · Eminence, MO

Two Rivers

In the rolling, forested landscape of Two Rivers, 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 have plenty of scenic water activities to enjoy as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

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The confluence of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers, now known as Two Rivers, was historically called the Junction.Tree lined banks of the Two Rivers in late summer.A female Common Merganser and four babies photographed on the Current River near Two RiversA female Common Merganser and four babies photographed on the Current River near Two Rivers (preview)
Photos courtesy of NPS Photo, NPS Photo (Susan Farrington) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups13
Tent-only7
Group sites2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

22 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Sites 1-12StandardBack-in15GravelPartialNo / NoRiverfront6 / 2Yes
002Sites 1-12StandardBack-in18GravelPartialNo / NoRiverfront6 / 2Yes
003Sites 1-12Standard28GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 2Yes
004Sites 1-12Standard18GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 2Yes
005Sites 1-12Standard15GravelFullRiverfront6 / 2Yes
006Sites 1-12Standard20GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 2Yes
007Sites 1-12Standard20GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 2Yes
008Sites 1-12StandardGravelFullRiverfront6 / 2Yes
009Sites 1-12Standard18GravelFullRiverfront6 / 2Yes
010Sites 1-12Standard15GravelPartialRiverfront6 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length28 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Open year-round, this campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available April 15 through October 15. Picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Two Rivers30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.77 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowFebruary: 2.86 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowMarch: 4.53 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowApril: 5.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.94 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 3.25 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.1°F averageFebruary: 37.4°F averageMarch: 46.6°F averageApril: 56.7°F averageMay: 66.9°F averageJune: 74.3°F averageJuly: 78.4°F averageAugust: 77.4°F averageSeptember: 69.4°F averageOctober: 57.4°F averageNovember: 45.6°F averageDecember: 36.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Eminence 1 N, 5 miles from the campground at 640 feet, station USC00232619 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 6 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Two Rivers Campground is located East of Eminence, Missouri. From Eminence, take Highway 106 East to V Highway. Turn left on Highway V, which ends at the Two Rivers Campground/River Access.

Nearest townEminence, Missouri
Coordinates37.1939° N, 91.2828° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗9.2 mi
Outdoor gearAlley Spring Store ↗9.4 mi

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Worth a stop

Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and scenic Alley Spring are nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request. Round Spring and Round Spring Cave are nearby as well, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mark Twain National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways has over 300 identified Caves/Karst systems within its boundaries. The caves range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features. The Ozark forest is mostly white oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouri's only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamore, Cottonwood, River birch and maples are common. Redbud and Dogwood are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

Recreation

The crystal clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming, and fishing. Jacks Fork meets the Current River nearby. Over 130 miles (209 km) of waterways exist within the park. Find canoe and kayak rentals through our list of Riverways Outfitters on the park website. Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, including the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail, and Big Springs Trail.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Two Rivers?

Sites at Two Rivers are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Two Rivers?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Two Rivers have?

22 sites, including 13 standard sites without power, 7 tent-only sites, and 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Two Rivers?

The longest site here provides 28 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Two Rivers?

Open year-round, this campground has flush toilets and shower facilities available April 15 through October 15.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Two Rivers?

Yes, pets are allowed at Two Rivers. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Two Rivers?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Two Rivers?

The crystal clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming, and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Two Rivers?

Eminence, Missouri. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and scenic Alley Spring are nearby.

Source: Getting there

What if Two Rivers is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Round Spring (9.3 mi), Alley Spring (9.7 mi), and Loggers Lake Campground (12.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Two Rivers in?

Two Rivers is a Ozark National Scenic Riverways campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Ozark National Scenic Riverways