Springs

As life-giving water rushes from underneath the ground, springs have long been sacred gathering places for plants, animals, and even humans. The Ozarks is abundant with springs, making life here enjoyable. More specifically, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, located in southern Missouri, is home to the largest collection of first magnitude springs, located in one spot, anywhere in the world.

Currently, I have not been able to gather enough information yet on the many large springs found within the Ozarks and Ouachitas. As more information on them becomes available, I will list them here.

If you own or manage a business or service near a large public spring, and would like to advertise here, please contact me at advertising@exploretheozarksonline.com


Springs

  1. Alley Spring
    (Jacks Fork River, Ozark NSR)
  2. Althea Spring
    (North Fork of the White River, Ozark Co.)
  3. Bennett Spring
    (Bennett Spring SP)
  4. Big Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  5. Blanchard Springs
    (Blanchard Springs Rec Area, Ozark NF, Sylamore RD)
  6. Bliss Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR, Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  7. Blowing Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR) [PRIVATE, viewable from river]
  8. Blue Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  9. Blue Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR)
  10. Blue Spring
    (Jacks Fork River, Ozark NSR)
  11. Boiling Spring
    (Big Piney River, Texas Co.)
  12. Boiling Spring
    (Gasconade River, Pulaski Co.)
  13. Boze Mill Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR)
  14. Cave Spring
    (Cave Spring Cave, Current River, Ozark NSR)
  15. Cave Spring
    (Hickory Landing, Current River, Ozark NSR)
  16. Clint Williams Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  17. Collier Springs
    (Collier Springs Picnic Area, Ouachita NF, Caddo-Womble RD)
  18. Double Spring
    (North Fork of the White River, Ozark Co.) [PRIVATE]
  19. Ebb & Flow Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  20. Falling Spring
    (Falling Spring Mill, Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  21. Fire Hydrant Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  22. Fursman Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  23. Gilbert Spring
    (Buffalo NR)
  24. Graham Springs
    (Eleven Point NSR) [PRIVATE]
  25. Greer Spring
    (Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  26. Ha Ha Tonka Spring
    (Ha Ha Tonka SP)
  27. Hodgson Mill Spring
    (Bryant Creek, Ozark Co.) [PRIVATE, but viewable]
  28. Jones Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR, Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  29. Jordan Spring
    (Hickory Landing, Current River, Ozark NSR)
  30. Mammoth Spring
    (Mammoth Spring SP)
  31. Maramec Spring
    (Meramec River, James Foundation) [entrance fee applies]
  32. Markham Springs
    (Markham Springs Rec Area, Mark Twain NF, Poplar Bluff RD)
  33. Medlock Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  34. Minich Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR, Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  35. Mitch Hill Spring
    (Buffalo NR)
  36. Montauk Springs
    (Montauk SP)
  37. Morgan Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR)
  38. North Fork Spring
    (North Fork of the White River, Ozark Co.)
  39. Onondaga Cave Spring
    (Onondaga Cave SP)
  40. Panther Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  41. Phillips Bay Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  42. Posy Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR) [PRIVATE, viewable from river]
  43. Powder Mill Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  44. Pulltite Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  45. Roaring River Spring
    (Roaring River SP)
  46. Roaring Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR) [PRIVATE, viewable from river]
  47. Roubidoux Spring
    (Roubidoux Creek, City of Waynesville, Pulaski Co.)
  48. Round Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  49. Rymers (Ebb & Flow) Spring
    (Jacks Fork River, Ozark NSR)
  50. Schafer Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)
  51. Sullivan Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR, Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  52. Tassel Spring
    (Tassel Spring Falls, Ozark NF, Sylamore RD)
  53. Three Sisters Springs
    (Lake Ouachita SP)
  54. Three Springs
    (Three Springs Falls, Ozark NF, Sylamore RD)
  55. Tucker Bay Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR)
  56. Turner Mill Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR)
  57. Turtle Island Spring
    (Eleven Point NSR, Mark Twain NF, Eleven Point RD)
  58. Watercress Spring
    (City of Van Buren, Carter Co., Current River, Ozark NSR)
  59. Welch Spring
    (Current River, Ozark NSR)