United States · 8 days · 1,300 km · Loop
Ozarks — rural Arkansas + Missouri
The Ozarks: plateau between Missouri and Arkansas, deep rural American soul. Eureka Springs (hanging Victorian town), Buffalo National River (1st USA Wild River), Branson (country/bluegrass capital), Lake of the Ozarks, Bentonville (Crystal Bridges Museum + Walmart HQ), caves. Bourbon, BBQ and banjo.
Highlights
- Eureka Springs
- Buffalo National River
- Branson live music
- Crystal Bridges Bentonville
- Lake of the Ozarks
- Onondaga Cave
- Devil's Den State Park
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Saint Louis → Lake of the Ozarks
Saint Louis → Lake Ozark · 280 km
Overnight: Lake of the Ozarks SP
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Day 2
Lake → Branson
Lake Ozark → Branson · 180 km
Overnight: Cooper Creek Resort
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Day 3
Branson live music day
Branson · 30 km
Overnight: Cooper Creek Resort
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Day 4
Branson → Eureka Springs
Branson → Eureka Springs · 95 km
Overnight: Eureka Springs KOA
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Day 5
Eureka Springs → Buffalo NR
Eureka Springs → Ponca · 90 km
Overnight: Steel Creek CG
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Day 6
Buffalo NR float trip
Ponca · 30 km
Overnight: Steel Creek CG
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Day 7
Ponca → Bentonville (Crystal Bridges)
Ponca → Bentonville · 110 km
Overnight: Bentonville KOA
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Day 8
Bentonville → Saint Louis
Bentonville → Saint Louis · 540 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.