top of page
Our Location
Valley Springs Youth Ranch is located on Highway "J" in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, just outside the eastern Ozarks town of Black, Missouri.
From I-44 at Rolla, go south on Hwy. 72 to Salem, then east on 32/72 to Hwy. "KK", south on "KK" to "J", then east on "J" for 6 miles. Turn right just before the river bridge.
From St. Louis, go south on I-55 to 67 S. Follow 67 S. to Farmington, then go S. on "Hwy 221" for 18.4 miles. Take 21 N. for .2 miles to "N". Follow "N" 19 miles to 21/72. Right on 21/72 for .2 miles to Hwy. 49 N. Go N. on 49 for 3-1/2 miles to "J" Hwy. Make first left after the river bridge.
525 County Rd 816
Black, MO. 63625
573-269-4291
bottom of page