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FAVORITE LOCAL SWIMMING/FISHING SPOTS

Buck Hollow is within a 10 minute
drive from Mountain View North
on Highway 17.

BLUE SPRINGS

Photo credit to Butch Moulds
The Y Bridge area is within a 10 This (there is more than one) Blue Springs
minute drive from Mountain View is within a 15 minute drive from Mountain
down Y Highway. View North on Highway OO.

WITHIN MINUTES

Sims Valley Lake
Sims Valley Lake, located between Willow Springs and Mountain View on Highway RA, is a great place for fish-
ing and picnicking. It has a covered dock and picnic area, privy, concrete boat ramp and the area is built for ADA
accommodations. Anglers who want to boat fish are reminded that only electric trolling motors are allowed.

Mark Twain National Forest
Much of the scenic beauty surrounding Mountain View is part of the Mark Twain National Forest. A wealth of
outdoor recreational opportunities are within the 1.5 million acre forest. Included are more than 40
campgrounds and picnic sites, more than 350 miles of floatable streams, lakes ranging from 10-440 acres and
125 miles of trails for bikers and ATV users. Horseback riding, hiking (including three national recreation
trails), sightseeing and birdwatching are other popular activities.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways
America’s first scenic riverways preserves 134 miles of the Current and Jack’s Fork Rivers. Year-round enjoy-
ment is available on the rivers, and viewing the scenic beauty is free, except for Round Spring Cave.

Jack’s Fork River
Just a few minutes outside of Mountain View city limits, take Highway 17 north off U.S. 60 to the river access,
with camping, picnicking, swimming and hiking available.

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