The Current River is a class I/II river located in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. It flows 184 miles from Montauk State Park in Dent County, Missouri to the confluence of the Black River in Pocahontas, Arkansas in Randolph County. It is part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, which is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current River is known to be the most springfed river in the state, with hundreds of freshwater springs and caves, making this river floatable all year round. The Jacks Fork is the most well-known and largest floatable tributary of the Current River, nearly doubling the river in size. The Current River is most known for its towering dolomite bluffs, caves, cold & clear blue springs, gravel bars, crystal-clear water, deep pools, swift currents, Rainbow & Brown Trout, wild horses, black bears, historic sites, trails and more.

Sunset at two rivers

Sunset at two rivers

Lunch break and nap on the river

Lunch break and nap on the river

River Outfitters

UPPER CURRENT RIVER

Round Spring Canoe Rental 800-365-2537

Silver Arrow Canoe Rental
http://www.silverarrowcanoe.com 800-333-6040

Carr's Canoe Rental
http://www.carrscanoerental.com 800-333-3956

Running River Canoe
https://www.runningrivercanoe.com 800-226-6394

Jadwin Canoe Rental
http://jadwincanoe.com 800-937-4837

Akers Ferry Canoe Rental
https://www.currentrivercanoe.com 800-33-FLOAT

Current River Canoe Rental
http://www.current-river.com 877-858-3250

MIDDLE CURRENT RIVER & JACKS FORK RIVER

Windy's Canoe Rental
http://www.windyscanoe.com 886-889-8177

Jacks Fork Canoe Rental
https://www.jacksforkcanoe.com 800-333-5628

Alley Spring Canoe Rental
http://www.harveysalleyspring.com 888-963-5628

Two Rivers Canoe Rental
http://www.2riverscanoe.com 888-833-4931

LOWER CURRENT RIVER

Big Spring Canoe Rental 573-323-8156

Current River Outfitters
http://www.currentriveroutfitters.net 573-323-8156

Big Spring RV Camp
http://www.currentriver.com 573-323-8328

The Landing Canoe Rental
http://www.thelandingcurrentriver.com/floating/ 573-323-8156

Public Access Points

  1. Baptist Camp 0.0mi

  2. Cedargrove 8.0mi

  3. Welch Landing 12.4mi

  4. Akers Ferry 15.7mi

  5. Pulltite 25.2mi

  6. Round Spring 32.2mi

  7. Jerktail Landing 46.6mi

  8. Jacks Fork/Two Rivers 51.2mi

  9. Powder Mill 58.7mi

  10. Roberts Field 63.8mi

  11. Log Yard 69.0mi

  12. Beal Landing 69.8mi

  13. Waymeyer 77.7mi

  14. Van Buren Riverfront Park 84.9mi

  15. Big Spring 89.2mi

  16. Clubhouse Landing 93.5mi

  17. Hickory Landing 97.8mi

  18. Catarac Landing 98.0mi

  19. Gooseneck 104.2mi

  20. Bagamaw Bay 105.8mi

  21. Deer Leap 118.8mi

  22. Float Camp 119.3mi

  23. Dun Roven 120.3mi

  24. T.L. Wright Memorial Access 124.0mi

  25. Missouri-Arkansas State Line 136.3mi

Campsites

Front Country Campgrounds:
(Amenities may include showers, dump stations, electric hookups, water hookups, campground hosts, and reservation system.)

  • Akers Ferry

  • Alley Spring (Jacks Fork)

  • Big Spring

  • Pulltite

  • Round Spring

  • Two Rivers

  • Powder Mill

Back Country Campgrounds:
(Some basic amenities. May include restrooms, tables, fire grills, and lantern posts; no reservations.)

  • Cedar Grove

  • Sinking Creek

  • Two Rivers

  • Log Yard

  • Pin Oak

  • Big Tree

  • Cedar Spring

  • Grubbs

  • Gooseneck/Hawes

Primitive Campsites:
(No basic amenities provided; no reservations.)

  • Parker Ford

  • Big Creek

  • Welch

  • Akers West

  • Banks Ford

  • Lipp's Hole

  • Pot Hole

  • Grassy

  • Jerktail

  • Sutton Creek

  • Broadfoot

  • Martin's Landing

  • Martin Bluff

  • Goose Bay

  • Roberts Field

  • Beal and Ant Hole

  • Clubhouse

  • Lost Man Ridge

  • Panther Spring

Campground Fees (unless otherwise noted)

Front Country Campgrounds:
- Non-Electric Family Site: $16 per night
- Electric Site: $19 per night
- Cluster Site: $35 per night
- Group Site: $100 per night (except Akers Group Sites are $50 per night)

Back Country Campgrounds: (stays are limited to 14 consecutive days)
- $5 per night
- For more info visit:

https://mostateparks.com/park/current-river-state-park

https://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/camping-information.htm

River Guides

Scenic Rivers Guide Service
http://scenicriversguideservice.com 573-225-3390

Big Creek Trail Ride 877-932-4846

Tightline Fly Fishing
https://tightline.biz 573-364-7633

Trail Ride Guides
https://crosscountrytrailrides.com 573-226-3492

Reviews

"Beautiful Scenery!"

“Calm enough for children but also quite a few rapids to make it exciting.”

— Lynsey

"Best natural springs!"

“The Current River had some of the best natural springs!”

— Charli

"Easy to navigate."

“Great river for first-timers and float trip veterans!”

— Rachel

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