VAN BUREN, MO: Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be conducting a paving project in the Round Spring area from early March through mid-May. All park roadways and parking areas in the main campground, group campsites, picnic area, and river access points will be paved during this project. Work will primarily be conducted Monday-Friday and will be completed in sections to minimize impacts to park visitors. Work areas will be closed temporarily to provide for visitor and contractor safety during paving.
A tentative paving schedule has been established, but is subject to change due to weather. Please contact park headquarters at (573)323-4236 for updated information on the paving schedule as the project progresses. Tentative schedule is as follows:
Section Location Paving Striping
#1 Round Spring Upper Landing River Access, including the loop behind Carr’s Store. March 6-13 May 1
#2 Round Spring Floater Parking at Upper Landing River Access March 13-21 May 1
#3 Carr’s Concession Land Assignment Lot
March 22-28 May 2
#4 Round Spring Cave Access Road
March 28-31 May 2
#5 Cave Parking
April 3-10 May 2
#6 Round Spring Campground Road/Lower Landing River Access April 10-20 May 2
#7 Round Spring Picnic Access Road
April 20-26 May 2
#8 Round Spring Cluster Campground Road
April 26-May1 May 3
Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserves the free-flowing Current and Jacks Fork Rivers, the surrounding resources, and the unique cultural heritage of the Ozark people. For more park information, visit the park’s Facebook page or website at www.nps.gov/ozar, or phone (573)323-4236.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
