Alley Mill
Facility · Missouri ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (National River) · Open Access
- 673 ft
- Elevation
Alley Mill is located at Alley Spring. Rangers lead guided tours of the mill or answer questions at the front desk. The facility offers an Eastern National sales area and exhibits of Ozark culture. The building itself is accessible, with ramps leading to the front door.
Getting there
Alley Mill and General Store are located at Alley Spring. Alley Spring is found 6 miles west of Eminence, Missouri, on State Highway 106.
To reach Alley Spring from Eminence, head west out of town on State Highway 106. Drive for roughly 5.5 miles, at which point you will cross a small bridge over the Jacks Fork river. Further down the road, you will see a parking lot on the right-hand side. Park there, or drive further to reach parking at the General Store. Additional ADA parking is located past the store.
37.15418, -91.44199 · 37°9'15.1"N 91°26'31.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 51 | 61 | 71 | 80 | 87 | 92 | 91 | 83 | 73 | 60 | 48 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 42 | 32 | 24 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Alley Mill
- Can you reserve a site at Alley Mill?
- No. Alley Mill is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Alley Mill
- Alley Spring 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Round Spring 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Two Rivers 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pulltite 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Akers 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Loggers Lake Campground 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Watercress 25.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alley General Store 0.1 mi · Visitor Center
- Round Spring Ranger Station 8.9 mi · Visitor Center
- Pulltite Ranger Station 12.5 mi · Visitor Center
- Loggers Lake Recreation Area 19 mi · Campground
- McCormack Lake Recreation Area 23.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (573) 226-3945
- Email Ozar_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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