Osburn Stand overview
Osburn Stand
1. Stunning View: Osburn Stand offers one of the most breathtaking views in the Ozarks. From the top of the bluff, you can see for miles, taking in the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
2. Historical Significance: The Osburn family played an important role in the settlement of the Ozarks. In fact, the patriarch of the family, John Osburn, built the first home in the area in the 1830s. Visitors to Osburn Stand can learn more about the family and the history of the region through interpretive displays.
3. Wildlife Viewing: The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is home to a diverse array of wildlife, and Osburn Stand is a great place to spot some of these species. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, deer, and wild turkeys.
4. Hiking Opportunities: The Osburn Trail is a moderate 1.4-mile hike that leads to Osburn Stand. Along the way, you'll pass through beautiful hardwood forests and cross small streams.
5. Unique Geology: The Ozark region is known for its karst topography, which features sinkholes, caves, and underground springs. Osburn Stand offers a glimpse of this unique geology, with rock formations that date back millions of years.
Overall, Osburn Stand is a must-see location for anyone visiting the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or just looking for a beautiful view, this point of interest has something for everyone.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Traceway Park
- Medgar And Myrlie Evans Home National Monument
- Jackson Zoological Park
- Hillman-Berry Park
- Pocahontas Mounds Roadside Park
- Newell Field
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Osburn Stand as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Osburn Stand
What is Osburn Stand?
A point of interest in Missouri tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Osburn Stand.