Can you reserve a site at Alley Spring?

Yes, Alley Spring is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Alley Spring have?

165 sites in total, of which 164 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Alley Spring?

64 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Alley Spring?

Yes, pets are allowed at Alley Spring.

Are campfires allowed at Alley Spring?

Campfires are allowed at Alley Spring. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Alley Spring

Campground · Missouri · 164 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Ozark National Scenic Riverways (National River) · Open Access

164
Bookable sites: 64 ft
Max rig length: up to 60
People per site: 3
Accessible sites: 669 ft
Elevation

Bright red Alley Mill under the summer sun and shade trees — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Overview

The rolling, forested landscape around Alley Spring is where 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 are able to enjoy various water activities as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Recreation

Canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on the vast waterways in the region, with over 130 miles (209 km) of water trails. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby.

A short walk from the campground leads to a popular swimming area on the Jacks Fork River, a crystal clear and spring fed waterway that's cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.

Several interpretive trails with educational exhibits meander nearby. Other hiking trails include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.

Facilities

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

Ranger-led campfire programs are offered in the campground amphitheater during the summer months.

Natural Features

Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways has over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. They 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 abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (573) 323-4236.

Nearby Attractions

Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and the scenic Alley Spring are nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and rangers offer tours upon request. Pretty Round Spring is close to the campground as well.

The facts

164 bookable sites
165 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 sites for day use only
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 64 ft
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: Alley Spring Group Sites, Group Picnic Area, Loop 100, Loop 200, Loop 300, Loop 400, Loop 500, Loop 600, Loop 700, Loop 800, Loop 900

Site types

117 Standard Nonelectric
28 Standard Electric
14 Tent Only Nonelectric
3 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
2 Group Picnic Area
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

165 campsites at Alley Spring

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
G01	Alley Spring Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	Hike In	Riverfront	—	45
G02	Alley Spring Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	Hike In	Riverfront	—	45
G03	Alley Spring Group Sites	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	Hike In	Riverfront	—	45
Alley Spring Picnic Pavilion	Group Picnic Area	Group Picnic Area	—	Paved	—	Riverfront	—	60
Burr Oak Picnic Pavilion	Group Picnic Area	Group Picnic Area	—	Gravel	—	Riverfront	—	60	♿
113	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
114	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
115	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
116	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
117	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
118	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
119	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
120	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
121	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
122	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
123	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
124	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
125	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
126	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
127	Loop 100	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
214	Loop 200	Management	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
215	Loop 200	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
216	Loop 200	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	♿ 🐾
217	Loop 200	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
218	Loop 200	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
219	Loop 200	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
220	Loop 200	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
301	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
302	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
303	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
313	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
314	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
315	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
316	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
317	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
318	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
319	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
320	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
321	Loop 300	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
401	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	33 ft	20	🐾
402	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	33 ft	20	🐾
405	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	33 ft	20	🐾
407	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	33 ft	20	🐾
408	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	33 ft	20	🐾
411	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	20	🐾
413	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	60 ft	20	🐾
415	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	33 ft	20	🐾
417	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	20	🐾
418	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	20	🐾
421	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	20	🐾
424	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	20	🐾
425	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	20	🐾
427	Loop 400	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	20	🐾
501	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
502	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
503	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
504	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
505	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
506	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
507	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
508	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
512	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
513	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
514	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
515	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
516	Loop 500	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
601	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
602	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
603	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
604	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
605	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
606	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
607	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
608	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
609	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	♿ 🐾
610	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
611	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	20 ft	6	🐾
612	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
613	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	63 ft	6	🐾
614	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
615	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
616	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
617	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
618	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	27 ft	6	🐾
619	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
620	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
621	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	26 ft	6	🐾
622	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
623	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	24 ft	6	🐾
624	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
625	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	24 ft	6	🐾
626	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
627	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
628	Loop 600	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	28 ft	6	🐾
701	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
702	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
703	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
704	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
705	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
717	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
718	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
719	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
720	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
721	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
722	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
723	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
724	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
725	Loop 700	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Walk In	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
801	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
802	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	24 ft	6	🐾
803	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
804	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
805	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
806	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
807	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	64 ft	6	🐾
808	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
809	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
810	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
811	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
812	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
813	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
814	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	60 ft	6	🐾
815	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
816	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
817	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
818	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
819	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
820	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
821	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	6	🐾
822	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
823	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
824	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
825	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
826	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
827	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
828	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
829	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	28 ft	6	🐾
830	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	28 ft	6	🐾
831	Loop 800	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	27 ft	6	🐾
901	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	32 ft	6	🐾
902	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	6	🐾
903	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	6	🐾
904	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	6	🐾
905	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	28 ft	6	🐾
906	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
907	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	6	🐾
908	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
909	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Riverfront	60 ft	6	🐾
910	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
911	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	34 ft	6	🐾
912	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
913	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	35 ft	6	🐾
914	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
915	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
916	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
917	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	36 ft	6	🐾
918	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
919	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	34 ft	6	🐾
920	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
921	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	31 ft	6	🐾
922	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	27 ft	6	🐾
923	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	29 ft	6	🐾
924	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	27 ft	6	🐾
925	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	30 ft	6	🐾
926	Loop 900	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Riverfront	27 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From the east on US Highway 60, turn north on Missouri Highway 19 in the town of Winona. Continue north 12 miles to the town of Eminence. From Eminence, Alley Spring campground is located five minutes west of State Highway 106.

From Mountain View, travel 19 miles east from Mountain View on US Highway 60 and turn north on County Highway E. Go north on E for 10 miles until you reach State Highway 106, then turn west on 106 for two miles. The Alley Spring Campground is on the south side of Highway 106.

37.14722, -91.44972 · 37°8'50.0"N 91°26'59.0"W

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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, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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The Mill in the fall — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

A campsite at Alley Spring with picnic table and shade trees — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Alley Spring

Can you reserve a site at Alley Spring?: Yes, Alley Spring is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Alley Spring have?: 165 sites in total, of which 164 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Alley Spring?: 64 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Alley Spring?: Yes, pets are allowed at Alley Spring.
Does Alley Spring have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Alley Spring?: Campfires are allowed at Alley Spring. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Alley Spring

Round Spring 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Two Rivers 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pulltite 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Akers 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Loggers Lake Campground 18.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Alley General Store 0.5 mi · Visitor Center
Alley Mill 0.6 mi · Facility
Round Spring Ranger Station 9.5 mi · Visitor Center
Pulltite Ranger Station 13 mi · Visitor Center
Loggers Lake Recreation Area 19.6 mi · Campground
McCormack Lake Recreation Area 23.1 mi · Campground
Greer Crossing Recreation Area 25.3 mi · Campground

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Phone 573-323-4236
Email OZAR_Campground_Operations@nps.gov
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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