UPPER CURRENT RIVER LODGING-CAMPGROUNDS-CABINS-RESORTS

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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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• Montauk State Park Area AirBNBs - I have zoomed the map in to the area around Montauk State Park to show you what AirBNBs are for rent in that area of the far upper Current River (Jadwin and Salem, MO). 

• Crossroads Inn & Suites - Located in nearby Salem, MO (20 miles northeast of the park).

• Barney Creek Retreat, LLC -  23 minutes (20 miles) due east outside of Salem, MO, Barney Creek Retreat is nestled 3/4 of a mile off the road in the Mark Twain National Forest. Glamping in a private secluded yurt with a 30'X30' wraparound deck that offers 360° views of the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

• Mile Marker 0.0* Montauk Pines -  Log cabins nestled in the pines just outside Montauk State Park. 

• Mile Marker 0.0* Pigeon Creek Cabins -   Come enjoy our cabin rentals bordering Montauk State Park near the headwaters of the Current River. 

• Mile Marker 0.0* Montauk Cabins - Off route 119 near Missouri's Montauk State Park.

• MILE MARKER 0.0* Happy Pappy's Montauk RV Park & Store - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Off route 119 near Missouri's Montauk State Park. 

• MILE MARKER 0.0* Reeds Cabins - Off route 119 near Missouri's Montauk State Park.  

• MILE MARKER 0.0* Montauk State Park - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Campgrounds, Cabins, Store & Restaurant.  See the campground tour video here.   See video preview here.

• MILE MARKER 0.9* Pinecrest Campground and Cabins - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Near Montauk State Park off YY. Check out this video for Pinecrest Campground. This is a privately owned and operated family campground in Salem, Missouri. The owners, Ethan and Marie Tuttle, are friendly and very attentive to the needs of their guests. The campground and facilities are extremely clean and neat. The trails have a nice variety of flat wide trails to single track trails in higher elevations. There are horse trails that pass crystal clear ponds, cross the Current River and ride along side the river with nice views of the river bluffs. This is a great place to camp and ride. The campground has electric and water at each site and covered stalls nearby each site. --  (EQUINE FRIENDLY CAMPGROUND)

• MILE MARKER 0.9* Blue Ribbon Trout Cabin - Near Montauk State Park. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks on the headwaters of the Current River, this Cabin rental offers year-round lodging in a beautiful, private park-like setting. Uniquely situated within the boundaries of the Ozarks Scenic Riverways National Park, you are sure to fall in love at first sight, as we did. So, bring your family or your friends to fish, swim, float or just relax, and escape to your own peaceful and secluded piece of Heaven.  

• MILE MARKER 7.5* Parker Hollow Primitive Campsites (NO WEBSITE) - About a couple free established primitive campsites along the river (first come, first serve). For a view from above, click HERE.  NO FACILITIES.  The nearby Nichols Historic Site is just a close hike up the road. Horses sometimes cross the river at this point from locals & tourists doing a trail ride.  Camping is along the river.   Parker Hollow is accessible by vehicle to an extent, but he Shafer Spring branch road has been closed to vehicle traffic.  Parker Hollow can be accessed via route YY to Dent County Road 652 (rock road on left about 1/2 mile before county road 653 which leads to Baptist Access.)  

• MILE MARKER 9.0* Big Rock Candy Mountain - Roger and Lela Franklin are the new caretakers of BRCM (Big Rock Candy Mountain) in Jadwin, MO. This is an event venue near Cedar Grove on the upper Current River that provides cabins, RV hook-ups and primitive camping spots. They have moved from Nebraska to put a fresh new face on the great property. They have a strong history in property and event management and are very excited to offer a top notch magical Ozark experience to its BRCM patrons. What a great honor it is for them to welcome you and make you feel at home! Their love for live music that they have cultivated over the years traveling the world to see and experience the best sonic delights the world has to offer. They also have a strong sense of giving back and community involvement with the many food drive events they have organized in Nebraska in conjunction with The Conscious Alliance working to help the impoverished youth and communities of the Pine Ridge Native American Reservation. Through this philanthropy they have gained a greater understanding of community and the importance of nutrition and education to empower todays young people of all races and cultures. - FACEBOOK PAGE     

• EVERY GRAVEL BAR BETWEEN CEDAR GROVE & AKERS FERRY DOCUMENTED --- VIEW HERE!

• MILE MARKER 9.0* Cedar Grove Campground  - About 12-15 established primitive campsites for camping along the river (first come, first served).   (2023 Video Tour Part 1 & Part 2).  There is a low water bridge at this location. I would NOT recommend doing this through the grated culverts that pass under this low-water bridge. For a view from above, click HERE. The only facilities offered are maintained out-houses. Accessible by vehicle. Small country store and Jadwin canoe rental 1 mile up the road (ZZ) from the river/campsites at hwy K and ZZ. **NOTE** The NPS started charging camping fees April 15th, 2004 at Cedar Grove 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 9.0* Whispering Pines Campground and Horse Park - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers 

• MILE MARKER 9.0* Flat Nastly Off Road Park and Campground - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers 

• MILE MARKER 9.0* Jadwin Canoe Campground - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Manged by Jadwin Canoe and located at Jadwin Canoe Rental. Call 800-937-4837 to reserve a spot.

• MILE MARKER 9.0* Barton's Lodging - Just 1000 ft. south of Jadwin at hwy K and ZZ (map). Barton's has 5 lodging trailers and can be reached at 573-729-5197. 

• MILE MARKER 11.0* Big Creek Trail Rides Campground - You must bring your own horse. They do not rent horses.   --  (EQUINE FRIENDLY CAMPGROUND)

• MILE MARKER 11.0* Current River Cabins - Just up the road in Jadwin, MO. 

• MILE MARKER 11.0* Big Pine Cabins - 573-729-2479. Just up the road in Jadwin, MO. 

• MILE MARKER 12.0* Flying W Campground & Store - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers.    BEER SOLD HERE!  3 miles out of Jadwin just past the Current River Cabins. Are you looking for a camping site for your recreational activities? Flying W Store & Camping LLC in Jadwin, MO is perfect for you. Conveniently situated near the Ozark scenic riverways, our camping site offers a wide range of amenities to suit your needs. People come to the Current River for its majestic views and opportunities for boating, floating, and fishing. Let us be your next camping destination! UPDATE 1: Here are 2 videos to the Flying W bluff and river access points. (watch here). UPDATE 2: I visited this place. See my pictures (view here). ---  FACEBOOK PAGE 

• MILE MARKER 14.5* The Hidden Haven Cabin - Operated by a retired NPS Park Ranger.  Verhy close to Akers Ferry.

• MILE MARKER 16.7* Akers Ferry Group Campsites - Managed by the NPS (not Akers Ferry Canoe Rental), there are 4 group campsites for camping at this location along the river. Fees and details are at this link. There is a canoe rental, camp store and restrooms nearby, compliments of Akers Ferry canoe rental. 

• MILE MARKER 16.7*  Jasons Place Campground - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers.    2024 UDPATE:  Owned in conjunction with Jacks Fork Campgorund.  No longer related to or owned by Akers Ferry Canoe Rental (which is now owned by Jadwin Canoe Rental).

• EVERY GRAVEL BAR BETWEEN AKERS FERRY & PULLTITE DOCUMENTED --- VIEW HERE!

• MILE MARKER 21* Shannondale Troublesome Hollow Primitive Campsites - Located 1/2 way between Akers Ferry and Pulltite Spring on Hwy. 19. Call (573) 858-3284 to reserve. $10 per site per night.

• MILE MARKER 22* Itzawayzback Farm Tiny Cabin Rental - Private and quiet off the grid, tiny cabin, weeknight and weekend rental for 2 people. It can sleep up to 4 people. 1 mile off hwy 19 in Timber Mo. No pets, as we are a working farm. Video of tiny cabin rental right here. 

• MILE MARKER 23* Little Sinkin Creek RV Resort and Campground - Located 30 minutes northeast of Pulltite Spring.    A family campground nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Bordering the Mark Twain National Forest with nearby access to Loggers Lake, Blair's Creek, Sutton's Bluff, and the Current River.     They have clean and level RV sites which include sewer, heated water spigot, RV outlet box with 50 Amp, 30 Amp and 20 Amp GCFI Circuit Protected Receptacles. Oh and don't forget Free WIFI access.  

• MILE MARKER 24* Running River Canoe Campground - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Campround not too far from Pullite. 

• MILE MARKER 26.0* Lighthouse Lodging - Located on Highway 19 about 1/4th mile north of EE highway and Running River Canoe and about 6 1/2 miles north of Round Spring is LIGHTHOUSE LODGING. This is a 3 bedroom mobile home for rent on a daily basis. 2019 rates are $120.00 for the first 4 people and $10.00 each additional person per night. Call 573-858-3368 to inquire about reserving. It is fully furnished has dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, toaster oven, stove, refrigerator with ice maker, washer and dryer. It is 3 bedroom, one queen bed, 2 full size beds, queen sleeper sofa. 2 full bathrooms with showers. It also has central air and heat. 

• MILE MARKER 26.2* Pulltite Spring Campground - BEER SOLD HERE!  Operated by the NPS off of hwy 19 to hwy EE at the Current River. This is a beautiful place for camping in Missouri. 

• MILE MARKER 30.0*  Boyd's Hollow Cabin -   (aerial view google map here)  The property is located between Pulltite Spring and Round Spring and is located on the west side of the river (not the side that Pulltite is on).  Secluded Cabin on Current River Waterfront.  Private, two-bedroom cabin on the upper Current River. Beautifully secluded in the heart of the National Scenic riverways, this property is surrounded by National Park Service property. Built in 2010, this modern home is a wonderful place to tube, canoe, raft, fish or just enjoy the scenic views in the Ozarks. Property is approximately 6 miles down a well maintained county gravel road that is passable by car. 

• 30 MINUTES NORTHEAST OF CURRENT RIVER STATE PARK* Loggers Lake Campground 

• MILE MARKER 33.7* Echo Bluff State Park - (See our room in 2022 HERE) --ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers Reservations are now available for guests to enjoy camping and lodging at Missouri's newest state park. (Watch unique aerial video)  - CAMPGROUND MAP HERE

• MILE MARKER 33.7* Almost Heaven Treehouse - Nestled on the banks of Big Creek in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks and the Roger Pryor Pioneer Back Country, sits the Almost Heaven Treehouse. This is located roughly 6.7 miles east of Echo Bluff State Park. This quaint and rustic space is a must visit for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you want to relax in the creek, swim, hike, fish, paddle or float, ride atv, s x s or go horseback riding this is the place for you!! This cabin is located 6 miles off pavement and AWD or 4WD is highly recommended. 

• MILE MARKER 33.7* The Sinks Cabin Rental - Timber Farms privately owned guest house for rent up Sinking Creek near the Current River. This property has the ONLY navigable tunnel in Missouri up Sinking Creek from the Current River which is off limits to the public.

• MILE MARKER 33.7* Sinking Creek Campground -  (NEW 2022 VIDEO TOUR HERE) Primitive camping site operated by the NPS. Sinking Creek enters on left. By putting in at The Sinks, where the creek takes a short-cut through a hill via a cave, 6.5 miles of the creek can be floated in good water. Gradient is 10 feet per mile.  (FEBRUARY 2012 REPORT: You can no longer put your canoe/kayak in here since the Sinks is now private property and it is not accessible from the county road without trespassing across private property. This is private property and trespassing is prohibited and enforced by the property owners.) **NOTE**  Starting is 2022, the NPS charges a $10 camping fee per night at the Sinking Creek Campsite. Stays are limited to 14 days, with a maximum of 6 people, 2 tents and 2 vehicles per site. 

• MILE MARKER 33.7* Creekside Farm -  Creekside Farm on Sinkin Creek, near Echo Bluff State Park, is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Stay at the beautiful campsite by the spring fed, crystal clear waters of Sinkin Creek. Creekside Farm is a working farm with livestock and gardens. The property is surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest and near the Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry. Creekside Farm is close to Echo Bluff State Park and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways 

• MILE MARKER 33.7* Big Hollow Retreat on Sinking Creek - (Check out the WOW Factor HERE).  Are you looking for a nice relaxing place to stay after floating, fishing, or hunting come stay with us at Big Hollow Retreat on Sinking Creek. Great for hunting and floating seasons! 

• Round Spring Area AirBNBs - I have zoomed in the map to show you a listing of AirBNB listings around the Pulltite and Round Spring area of the Current River.  

• MILE MARKER 35.2* Round Spring Campground - ELECTRIC SITES FOR RVers  BEER SOLD HERE!  Operated by the NPS.

• MILE MARKER 40.0* Round Spring Retreat Cabin - Downstream from Round Spring a few miles on the right overlooking the Current River you can enjoy magnificent views and intimate seclusion from this beautiful Ozark mountain retreat high above the crystal clear waters. Very private, luxury cabin, two bedrooms with queen beds, sleeps six, fully equipped kitchen, screened porch, gas grill, campfire ring & continental breakfast included. Not accessible from the river. 

• MILE MARKER 40.0* Robin's Nest Cabin -  Robin’s Nest is a one bedroom, one bath cabin on our farm located between Current River and Jacks Fork River. Conveniently located to explore both rivers while maintaining the peace and quiet of being in a rural area.  It is about 12 miles from Round Spring in between both the Current River and Jack Fork.

• MILE MARKER 41.0* FoxTrotter Lodge -   Founded in 2023 and located just 14 minutes southwest of Round Spring and situated between Round Spring (Current River) and Eminence, MO (Jacks Fork) is the FoxTrotter Lodge!   Horse boarding, lodging and camping all available! 

• MILE MARKER 44.0* Sleepy Bear Cabins - Call 573-226-3223. Located half-way between Round Spring (Current River) and Eminence (Jacks Fork) on hwy 19. See map here.

• MILE MARKER 52.5* Two Rivers Campground - BEER SOLD HERE!  Operated by the NPS. Last general store along the Current River for about 30 miles.  This is where the Current River meets the Jacks Fork River.

• MILE MARKER 54* Prairie Hollow Hideaway Cabin - Prairie Hollow Hideaway is a charming log cabin located approximately 1 mile from both the Current and Jacks Fork rivers. The cabin is nestled on the edge of Prairie Hollow Creek, an intermittent creek, surrounded by open fields and woodlands. It offers a remote and peaceful experience free from distractions, with 3 bedrooms and a full kitchen. Whether visiting the area to float, sight-see, hike or hunt, this cabin is the perfect relaxing getaway.  

• SOUTHEAST OF MILE MARKER 57* Two Rivers Ozark Cabins - 3.8 miles from Two Rivers & that is 6 miles from the popular Rocky Falls.   (PET FRIENDLY RENTAL.)

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If you want to go further down river, then see our lower Current River lodging page here.

If you want to go up the Jacks Fork River, then see our Jacks Fork River lodging page here.

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LOUD PARTY CROWD TYPE CAMPER:  If you are wanting to know where to stay if you are the loud party crowd type group, then my personal opinion is to look at one of the non-scenic rivers for that ( Huzzah, Courtois, or Meramec).   Those rivers better cater to that crowd.   If you are still dead set on one of the 3 Missouri Scenic Rivers and are the loud party crowd type, then for the Current River I would recommend  Jason Place Campground or Flying W Campground on the upper Current River, or Jacks Fork Campground or Broken Arrow Campground on the Jacks Fork.  They have sections for the loud party type of camper.  The other option would to be to find a secluded gravel bar along one of the rivers away from everyone else.  Just load up some canoes with your gear and have your pick.  

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.