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See a listing of the ONSR (Ozark National Scenic Riverways) campsites (Front Country, Back Country and Primitive) right here.  2022 UPDATED FRONT/BACK COUNTRY CAMP SITE RATES:   View here.

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If you want to go further up river, then see our upper Current River page here.

• MILE MARKER 61.0* Blue Spring Gravel Bar - Popular with the locals, this is a large, public primitive gravel bar along the Current River operated by the MDC within the ONSR (not Park Service) that is free to camp at.   It is located on the opposite side of the river from Blue Spring.   This is not considered a normal campground.  First come first serve gravel bar camping large enough for vehicles and RVs.    No hook ups.   It is normally crowded and LOUD with generators and music all night long, and kids and people that like to party (also known as the Party Bar).  It is located about a mile or two below the hwy 106 bridge and across the river from where Blue Spring flows into the Current River.   Go west on hwy 106, cross the bridge and turn left onto county Rd 533. It’ll spit you out at the gravel bar.   Another way to get there is from Eminence, take route 106 west approximately 11 miles. At top of hill before crossing current river, turn right on old 106. At the bottom of hill turn right on gravel road. Follow the road down river to the river. The road ends at gravel bar.   If you want to access via the water, then it is about a 6 hour (1 day) float from Two Rivers on the right.

•  MILE MARKER 61.0* The Rock House - About 10 miles from Owls Bend / Powder Mill / Blue Spring on the middle Current River. Jerad Tucker and Jennifer Chilton offer for rent the historic Rock House which is the nestled within the rolling wooded hills and vast pastures of their rural family farm. Perfect for your next peaceful, scenic getaway. The Rock House offers breathtaking countryside views and the privacy of our 450 acre cattle farm.    UPDATE:  They also have a wedding venue here.

• MILE MARKER 70.0* Logyard Landing (NO WEBSITE) - Eight primitive family campsites with fire pits and vault bathrooms.

•  MILE MARKER 85.3* Watercress - Dock, boat ramp, 17 campsites, ranger station. More details here. 

• MILE MARKER 85.9* - Current River Landing & Rosecliff Lodge - Canoe rental provided. VIDEO   (Rebuilt after it Burned Down 14SEP21.  See post here)  

•  Van Buren Missouri Area AirBNBs - I have zoomed this link in to include listings just for AirBNBs in the Van Buren, MO area.    

• Van Buren Missouri Area VRBOs - I have zoomed this link in to include listings just for VRBOs in the Van Buren, MO area. 

• The MILE MARKER 86.0* Current River Inn - The Current River Inn is a small, nostalgic roadside motel located in downtown Van Buren in the hear of the Mark Twain National Forest along the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.   It is located within walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants and attractions including the famous Jolly Cone ice cream stand and the Current River.   Only 5 minutes from the beautiful Big Spring, one of the largest natural springs in the world!   

•  MILE MARKER 86.0* Current River Retreats - We would like to welcome you and your friends and family to stay with us at our beautiful new cabins. Located in Van Buren, Missouri, we are within walking distance of canoe, tube, and raft rentals, dining, and nightlife.   

•  MILE MARKER 86.0* OA Rental Properties - Spend your next vacation in the spectacular setting in the Missouri Ozarks and stay in one of our affordable luxury cabins or new, modern, shipping containers.  Van Buren, Missouri.

• MILE MARKER 86.0* Stay Current River, LLC - Van Buren, Missouri

• MILE MARKER 86.0* Ozark Riverfront Campground --- FOR SALE AS OF MARCH 2024 BUT STILL OPENING FOR 2024 SEASON PER REALTOR.  THE CAMPGROUND NUMBER IS 573-351-8349 WHEN IT DOES OPEN UP.  -- ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers - Van Buren, Missouri.

• MILE MARKER 86.0*  River Ridge Cabins - Van Buren, Missouri

• Mile Marker 86.0*  Van Buren RV  --- ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers - Van Buren, Missouri.   Inspired by an idea to do things differently, Van Buren RV was designed to be a self service RV site. Our RV sites range from 50-80’ in length and some are pull through.  Each site has full water and sewer hookups along with 50/30/20 amp outlets .

• MILE MARKER 86.0*  River Time RV - Van Buren, Missouri

• MILE MARKER 90.2* Big Spring Campground - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Operated by the NPS.

• MILE MARKER 104.8* Bay Nothing (NO WEBSITE) - Current River access and boat landing on the Mark Twain National Forest. Located on the east side of Current River. Access from State Highway 21 to "O" Highway to Forest Service Road 3140. 

• MILE MARKER 105.2* Gooseneck (NO WEBSITE) - Primitive camping sites, picnic areas, boat access. Accessed by Forest roads 4139 and 3142 (hilly, gravel roads) is on banks of the Current River. Also called Hawes Campground. Operated by the NPS. This is the end of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways on the Current River. **NOTE**  The NPS started charging camping fees April 15th, 2004 at Gooseneck Campground and some other backcountry campsites. The fee starting in 2022, $10.00 per night for each site, is possible because of a law passed by the U.S. Congress allowing national parks to keep 80% of fees collected and invest it in the services you enjoy. Stays are limited to 14 days, with a maximum of 6 people, 2 tents and 2 vehicles per site.  

• MILE MARKER 106.8* National Forest Service Campground (No Website)  

• MILE MARKER 111.5* Cedar Creek National Forest Service Campground (No Website) 

• MILE MARKER 114.0* Compton Camp National Forest Service Campground (No Website) 

• MILE MARKER 119.3* Deer Leap - Mark Twain National Forest campground and boat landing located on the east side of Current River about 6 river miles upstream from the U.S. 160 bridge over Current River. It is located off of Highway "Y" approximately 4.5 miles north of Highway 160. There is a parking lot and restroom at the boat landing. Fee charged. 

• MILE MARKER 120.3* Float Camp - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Mark Twain National Forest campground, picnic area, pavilion, and swimming area located on the east side of Current River about 5 river miles upstream from the U.S. 160 bridge over Current River. It is located off of Highway "Y" approximately 4 miles north of Highway 160. No boat ramp. Camping and day use fee charged. Make reservations here. Also, KC's on the Current is the Commissionaire for the camp sites at Float Camp. 

• MILE MARKER 120.3* Dunrovin (No Website) - Mark Twain National Forest picnic area, boat ramp, and river access located on the west side of Current River about 4 river miles upstream from the U.S. 160 bridge over Current River. Access from Highway 160 2.5 miles west of the bridge over Current River to County Road 160 W 7. Take CR 160 W 7 one-half mile to Forest Service road on the right which goes about 1 mile to the site. No fee.

                                                 DONIPHAN, MISSOURI VIDEO -- CLICK HERE!

• MILE MARKER 121.0* Romantic Wooded Treehouse Oasis -  Welcome to our newly constructed Ozark treehouse that sits on 3 tranquil acres nestled in a holler less than a quarter mile from Mark Twain National Forest. While this unique space is the perfect private romantic getaway, its location makes it easy for you to get around.  Just 1 mile from the Current River and 4 miles upriver from Doniphan.

• MILE MARKER 123.0* Eagle Creek Ranch and Campground - Located 1 mile up river from the bridge in Doniphan, on east side of river 

• MILE MARKER 123.0* Southern Comfort Cabins and RV Resort - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Take Y HWY by McDonald's 4/10th of a mile. Look for and follow signs.  Doniphan, Missouri.

• Doniphan Missouri Area AirBNBs - I have zoomed this link in to include listings just for AirBNBs in the Doniphan, MO area.    

• Doniphan Missouri Area VRBOs - I have zoomed this link in to include listings just for VRBOs in the Doniphan, MO area. 

• MILE MARKER 125.0* KCs on the Current - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Just south of the Current River hwy. 160 bridge on the east side of the Current River. 

• MILE MARKER 125.0* Rocky River Resort - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Just south of the Current River hwy. 160 bridge on the east side of the Current River.  

• MILE MARKER 125.0* Midway RV Resort & Cabin Rentals - New for 2024!!  ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Just 13 minutes east of the Current River hwy. 160 bridge in Fairdealing, MO.  

•  MILE MARKER 128.0*  Northend Motel & Suites - Small town Motel with big plans!!! New Ownership as of September 1, 2022. We look forward to accommodating the traveling/work groups to friend and family of locals. 

• MILE MARKER 128.0* Murphy's Hideaway - Located on the lower Current River in Doniphan, MO.  

• MILE MARKER 128.0* River Stone Cottage - Come stay in a delightful river cabin on the beautiful Current River in Doniphan, Missouri. This sweet cabin sleeps 6 and is directly on the river’s edge. It has beautiful cedar throughout the cabin and cute touches including granite, barn doors and tin walls. It is in a quiet river neighborhood with room to sit and enjoy nature. There is an RV pad in front of the cabin which also doubles as a very nice pad for resting and relaxing. There is a smart tv for those who have Netflix accounts. Also, WIFi is provided.

• MILE MARKER 128.0* Spacious Cabin -  This is beautiful fully furnished 3 bedroom 2 bathroom cabin is the perfect place for a couple's weekend retreat or a fun-filled family vacation.  This home away from home currently sleeps 9 people. This new cabin is located directly on Current River within minutes from town. Doniphan offers to sit-down dining, fast food takeout, public park areas, river floating, and much more. This cabin features outdoor seating, a fire pit, a Blackstone grill, a Jacuzzi tub, a walk-in shower, a large kitchen area, an open concept living room, a washer and dryer, and two outdoor deck/porch areas both are fully covered. The upper deck offers beautiful views of the river with chairs to soak up the sun. The beach area offers easy access to the privately owned swimming area. The fire pit area with seating is the perfect place to unwind after a long day on the water to make some s’mores. 

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Since you are already down here on the far lower Current River, if you want to head due west about 35-55 minutes on hwy 160 to check out the Eleven Point River lodging options, then click here.

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NOTE: For those floaters/campers who wish to truly experience the wild, Backcountry (primitive) camping is permitted by the NPS on gravel bars along the river at no charge. Please keep a clean camp and bury human waste at least 100 feet from the river. Collect only down and dead wood for campfires. This is TOTAL SECLUSION from the real world, for that no houses can be built along or near any part of the river within this protected Wild & Scenic River. Take higher ground in the case of a heavy rain due to flash flooding.