Camping, Floating and fishing vacations in Southern Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Missouri is a great place to Vacation, there are places to camp in many areas close to the waters edge, also rent a canoe, raft or an inner tube and float one of our many clear streams in Southern Missouri. Some of the best streams to raft or canoe down are the Jacks Fork River or the Current River. You can take float trips that run from several days to a few hours. If you have never been on a float trip you are sure to remember this outdoor adventure. You will see some of the best scenery on a float down one of these streams. Bluffs line the rivers edge, The rivers are spring fed and the water is clear and cool, so be sure to take a rod and reel with you and do some fishing along the way. Also the Swimming is great. Don't forget that floating in the Fall, when the leaves are turning colors will be some of the best scenery you will ever see, no matter if you are a visitor from another State or a resident of Missouri.
The Current River
The Current River starts its journey in the Montauk State Park and Winds its way down to where it meets up with Jacks Fork River. If Trout fishing is what you would like to do, then this is one place you do not want to over look. Trout are raised inside the park and released to be fished on a regular basis, this insures that the entire family can fish. As the Current Winds its way south past CedarGrove MO and on toward Akers Mo. from Montauk Springs there are several more springs that feed into the river along with other small creeks. Other Springs that feed into the Current are Welch Spring, Cave Spring, Pulltite Spring and Round Spring. The river continues on and eventually the Jacks Fork River feeds into the Current River at a place called "Two Rivers" the Current Continues on down and past Van Buren MO. and beyond.
For more information on camping the Current River
Big Spring
South of Van Buren
Open
Open All Year
Phone
573 323 4236
Details
123 family sites that can accommodate up to 6 persons
and two tents. These are on a first come, first served basis. Group sites and a
limited number of family sites at Big Spring may be reserved online at:
www.ReserveUSA.com or by calling
1-877-444-6777. There is a fee for this service. Group sites can accommodate
from 7 to 45 people. Reservations are required for group sites. Group
sites cannot accommodate recreational vehicles. There are no electrical or water
hook-ups. For information on this campground please call 573-323-4236.
Pulltite
North of Two Rivers
Open
Open All Year
Phone
573-323-4236
Details
55 family sites that can accommodate up to 6 persons
and two tents. Group sites can accommodate from 7 to 45 people. Reservations are
required for group sites, call (573)323-4236. Reservations are taken for group
sites at Pulltite beginning the work day after President's Day each year. Fees
depend on the size of the party. Group sites cannot accommodate recreational
vehicles. There are no electrical or water hook-ups.For More Information on this
campground please call
573-323-4236
Jacks Fork River
The Jacks Fork river is just as Scenic, with 3 major Springs feeding into it, along with high Bluffs and caves along the way. The Jacks Fork river begins its journey just North of Mountain View, and winds toward the Current. Springs feeding into the Jacks Fork are Blue Spring, Rymer Spring and Alley Spring. Agian this is a great River to enjoy yourself in the summer heat. Be aware that Fishing Regulations on certain species, such as Small Mouth Bass and trout change as you move into different areas of the Current and Jacks Fork rivers, so you need to read the Regulations and be fully aware of these regulations. Also if you float, Fish or camp along these Rivers be sure to keep your trash picked up, Extinguish Fires in places that allow camp fires before you leave.
For more info on camping on the Jacks Fork River
Alley Spring
Open
Open All Year
Phone
573 323 4236
Details
162 family sites that can accommodate up to 6 persons
with two tents. These are on a first come, first served basis. For more
information on this campground, Call 573-323-4236. Group sites and a limited
number of family sites may be reserved online at:
www.ReserveUSA.com or by calling
1-877-444-6777. There is a fee. Group sites can accommodate from 7 to 45 people.
Reservations are required for group sites. Group sites cannot accommodate
recreational vehicles. There are no electrical or water hook-ups.
Two Rivers
Open
Open All Year
Phone
573-323-4236
Details
19 family sites that can accommodate up to 6 persons
and two tents. These are on a first come, first served basis. Group sites can
accommodate from 7 to 45 people. Reservations are required for group sites,
call (573)323-4236. Reservations for Two Rivers Group sites open at 8:00 am the
workday following President's Day. Group sites cannot accommodate recreational
vehicles. There are no electrical or water hook-ups. For More Information on
this campground please call 573 323 4236
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