Briarwood Cabins

(Near Eleven Point River)

Enjoy a quiet stay in the Ozark Hills close to quiet, natural beauty in a fully furnished cabin.

Located between Turner Mill access and Whitten access on the Eleven Point River and close to the Mark Twain National Forest , a peaceful, easy-rolling waterway. During your stay, you can also enjoy other local attractions including springs, caves and mills.

History of Oregon County

Cabin amenities include: Fully furnished kitchen, all linens, washer & dryer, Satellite TV, fire pits, outside decks, and BBQ grills. The town of Alton is only 8 miles away where you have access to canoe rentals, gas stations, auto parts store, grocery store, hardware, restaurants, and a Dollar General. Near the cabins is a bait shop just in case you forget those essential fishing supplies.

Cabin One

Outdoor Dining

Rustic Living Room

Cozy Kitchen

Main Bedroom

W/ 2nd Bed

Bedroom w/ laundry

Full Bath

Cabin Two

Outdoor

Seating

Gas Fireplace

Cozy Living Area

Single Bed

Plenty of Sunlight

Outdoor Access to Kitchen

Full Bathroom w/ Washer & Dryer

1st Bedroom

2nd Bedroom

W/ Armoire

Old Glory

Guest House

Double Beds

TV w/ Satellite

Outdoor Grillin'

Bathroom w/ Shower

Tidy Kitchen

Front Porch

Sittin'

Briarwood Cabins Welcomes You!

Call (417) 778-7305 anytime

for your reservation.

Open year-round.

History of Oregon County, Missouri

This land was admitted to the union in 1821 as the State of Missouri, and the 'Sweetheart County' was organized on February 14, 1845 and called, "Oregon." Some years later the county seat was organized in the very center and named, "Alton." The 1860's left it's mark on this territory with the War of Rebellion, better known as the Civil War. Today those scars are mostly covered with progress, but the history remains. The original courthouse was burned by Union Troops in 1863, rebuilt in 1871 for a cost of $5,795, a third floor was added in 1903 then the entire building was demolished and replaced by the current structure in 1939.

In 1882, a hack line (horse drawn mail wagon) ran from Alton to Thayer (originally called Augusta) until the Postal Service put into operation a three seat International, the county's first automobile in 1915. In 1884, the first public road was built between Alton and Thayer. Prosperity from the timber industry brought the railroad through Oregon County during 1880-1890. In 1899, Carol Rice was hanged for murdering his wife. The log jailhouse was the scene of many escapes from 1872 until it burned in 1890, probably by a friend of barley corn brew that didn't want to spend a cold winter's night there. An attempted bank robbery at the Bank of Alton was foiled in 1913. The year of 1906 saw the outlawing of public saloons, and so was born the moonshine business in the hills and hollers.

Oregon County, Missouri is home to the state's second largest spring- Greer, the beautiful Eleven Point River, Grand Gulf State Park and Mark Twain National Forest. Our people are among the finest in the world. Enjoy our slow, easy lifestyle and the goodness of nature during your stay.

Turner Mill

Historic Turner Mill

Greer Springs Access

Hike the trail and view a spectacular natural spring.

Riverton Access

Access Eleven Point and float down river to Arkansas.

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