Rockbridge

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Awesome fall day in the Missouri Ozarks!
Beautiful river valley with "catch and keep" rainbow trout fishing.
Rockbridge is an unincorporated community in northern Ozark County, Missouri. It is the site of an old mill on spring fed Spring Creek a tributary of Bryant Creek, which still houses the post office. It is twelve miles north of Gainesville, Missouri.  On the property there is a gristmill, a post office general store and lodging options.  

Oh my gosh!   What a stunning place.  It takes awhile to get there, but man is it worth the trip.   Such a serene setting!     I took my parents for breakfast, there is a fantastic restaurant in the general store, then we went and looked at the mill, creek, dam and trout hatchery!   When the pub opened (Its inside the 1800’s grist mill btw) I set my parents down and they watched the anglers trying to catch the trout in the creek below.   While they observed the action, I walked around to take pics of all the scenery.

From the pub you have a unique vantage point as you can see hundreds of fish in the water below that are not visible to the people fishing at ground level, so it’s fun to try and guess who will and won’t catch a fish!

Let’s talk about the people there.   Each and every person was truly amazing.  So friendly and hospitable.  They really made you enjoy your time there!

I can’t wait to go back!

#LIFEATEXPEDIA #STAYCATION #IHEARTTRAVEL #ROCKBRIDGE #WATERMILLS #OZARKSBEAUTY #LIKEALOCAL
Rockbridge is an unincorporated community in northern Ozark County, Missouri. It is the site of an old mill on spring fed Spring Creek a tributary of Bryant Creek, which still houses the post office. It is twelve miles north of Gainesville, Missouri.  On the property there is a gristmill, a post office general store and lodging options.  

Oh my gosh!   What a stunning place.  It takes awhile to get there, but man is it worth the trip.   Such a serene setting!     I took my parents for breakfast, there is a fantastic restaurant in the general store, then we went and looked at the mill, creek, dam and trout hatchery!   When the pub opened (Its inside the 1800’s grist mill btw) I set my parents down and they watched the anglers trying to catch the trout in the creek below.   While they observed the action, I walked around to take pics of all the scenery.

From the pub you have a unique vantage point as you can see hundreds of fish in the water below that are not visible to the people fishing at ground level, so it’s fun to try and guess who will and won’t catch a fish!

Let’s talk about the people there.   Each and every person was truly amazing.  So friendly and hospitable.  They really made you enjoy your time there!

I can’t wait to go back!

#LIFEATEXPEDIA #STAYCATION #IHEARTTRAVEL #ROCKBRIDGE #WATERMILLS #OZARKSBEAUTY #LIKEALOCAL
Rockbridge is an unincorporated community in northern Ozark County, Missouri. It is the site of an old mill on spring fed Spring Creek a tributary of Bryant Creek, which still houses the post office. It is twelve miles north of Gainesville, Missouri.  On the property there is a gristmill, a post office general store and lodging options.  

Oh my gosh!   What a stunning place.  It takes awhile to get there, but man is it worth the trip.   Such a serene setting!     I took my parents for breakfast, there is a fantastic restaurant in the general store, then we went and looked at the mill, creek, dam and trout hatchery!   When the pub opened (Its inside the 1800’s grist mill btw) I set my parents down and they watched the anglers trying to catch the trout in the creek below.   

From the pub you have a unique vantage point as you can see hundreds of fish in the water below that are not visible to the people fishing at ground level, so it’s fun to try and guess who will and won’t catch a fish!

Let’s talk about the people there.   Each and every person was truly amazing.  So friendly and hospitable.  They really made you enjoy your time there!

I can’t wait to go back!

#LIFEATEXPEDIA #STAYCATION #IHEARTTRAVEL #ROCKBRIDGE #WATERMILLS #OZARKSBEAUTY
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2 out of 5
1711 S Jefferson Street Rd Ava MO
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The price is €69 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
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20 Mar - 21 Mar
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Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

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WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!

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Stay at this chalet in Tecumseh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
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Snuggle up and relax with the whole family at this Ava home.

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Ava MO
The price is €148 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€148
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Ava. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Ava Art Guild and Gallery and Douglas County Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Snuggle up and relax with the whole family at this Ava home.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Snuggle up and relax with the whole family at this Ava home.

Snuggle up and relax with the whole family at this Ava home.

Ava MO
Stay at this holiday home in Ava. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Ava Art Guild and Gallery and Douglas County Museum are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Everything was great. Great place to stay. It lacked wash clothes but i bought some. And the driveway was very rough. Very good kitchen it has a washer and dryer. Nice bathroom. Close to town

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Snuggle up and relax with the whole family at this Ava home.
Loft house with 4 beds and access to our park and outdoor Pavilions and more

Loft house with 4 beds and access to our park and outdoor Pavilions and more

Drury MO
Stay at this holiday home in Drury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bryant Creek State Park and Rockbridge Rainbow Trout ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
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Loft house with 4 beds and access to our park and outdoor Pavilions and more
WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!

WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!

Tecumseh MO
Stay at this chalet in Tecumseh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Cute cabin and very secluded. We enjoyed the peace and quiet

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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