Two Rivers Backcountry Camping, near Eminence, Missouri, is a fantastic spot for those who love the great outdoors. With its riverfront campsites, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of flowing water and the beauty of spring-fed rivers right at your doorstep.

This campground is perfect for tent camping, RVs, or even glamping if you’re feeling fancy. Visitors rave about the clear, beautiful waters and the large, private spots available. One camper mentioned, “We had a section of the river to ourselves,” which is a nice perk for those looking for a bit of solitude. Just be prepared for a rocky site; air mattresses work wonders here!

You’ll find plenty of activities nearby, including floating trips and exploring the stunning springs that dot the area. There’s an outfitter right at the campground for those who want to rent canoes or rafts, making it easy to dive into some water fun. Plus, the surrounding scenery is a treat, with tree-lined banks and dramatic cliffs that make for great photo ops.

While the campground doesn’t have showers or electric hookups, it does offer drinking water and picnic tables for your convenience. Some campers noted a few bugs, but that’s just part of the outdoor experience. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with plenty of natural beauty, Two Rivers Backcountry Camping is definitely worth a visit.

## Overview

 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. 
## 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][1] 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. 
## Natural Features

 Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways has over 300 identified [Caves/Karst systems][2] 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. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Historic and picturesque[ Alley Mill][3] 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][4] are nearby as well, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. 

[1]: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/riverwaysoutfitters.htm
[2]: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/nature/cave.htm
[3]: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/learn/photosmultimedia/alley-mill.htm
[4]: https://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/round-spring-and-round-spring-cave.htm

Two Rivers Backcountry Camping — Ozark National Scenic Riverway

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Small sites along the confluence of two relatively small rivers that you can hear from most (if not all) campsites. There’s caves on site too but they closed them for some reason. We were there in spring and the buds were great. The facility is pretty nice and clean, showers a plus. Lots of other nice parks in the area too. 


Lots of water, lots of water sports 

Beautiful 

We took a last-minute trip on a beautiful weekend in June 2020 to get outside (responsibly) during the pandemic. Two Rivers campground did not disappoint! We were able to get a first come first served site around 4:30p on a Friday - it was one of two remaining sites so we likely lucked out. The campground had gnats, but we didn’t get too many mosquitos so for that we were grateful. There were several other groups who were camping there to go floating; there is an outfitter right at the campground with a small convenience store in a trailer. They coordinate float trips and rent canoes and rafts. We didn’t float this time, but would definitely consider returning to do so!
Would recommend going for sites on the outside of the ring, if possible - these seemed to have more shade and a tad more privacy.

Great FCFS camping along Ozark NSR!

We loved our waterfront campsite.  We had a section of the river to ourselves and it was a large private spot.  

The site was rocky, so mats would be hard (but we had an air mattress, so we were fine).  

The water is spring-fed and very clear and beautiful.

Be sure to visit the nearby springs and sites of the recreational area.  The springs are so deep blue and dramatic against the rocky cliffs.

Hearing the sounds of the river and the chirping birds at night was amazing.

It was a bit buggy but we were prepared.

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