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Alley Spring and Mill – Alley Spring in November 2021📷 16porkchops, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Alley Spring and Mill

Eminence, MO

History

A red 1894 roller mill beside a deep blue spring pool on the Jacks Fork. One of the most photographed spots in the Ozarks.

Nearest town
Eminence, MO
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.1535, -91.4418
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Alley Spring CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Alley Spring and Mill
    TentsCaravans
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Shawnee Creek CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Alley Spring and Mill
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Timbuktu CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Alley Spring and Mill
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Timbuktu Walk-In CampingCampsite
    11 mi from Alley Spring and Mill
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Loggers Lake CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Alley Spring and Mill
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cedar Grove CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Alley Spring and Mill
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All campsites in Missouri · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Alley Spring and Mill?

Alley Spring and Mill is in Eminence, MO, at GPS 37.1535, -91.4418. It is about 26 mi from Van Buren.

Can you camp near Alley Spring and Mill?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Alley Spring Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Alley Spring and Mill?

Alley Spring and Mill is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Missouri Ozark springs and shut-ins.

What is there to see near Alley Spring and Mill?

Places worth a stop nearby: Round Spring (9 mi), Rocky Falls (14 mi), Big Spring (28 mi) and Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (42 mi).

When is the best time to visit Alley Spring and Mill?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)