Paddle the Upper Current River

The Upper Current has some tremendous paddling opportunities.

NPS Photo

The Current River is the largest of the two pristine navigable waterways within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Over 100 miles of the Current River are within park boundaries but portions are only navigable during certain times due to low river levels. Popular put in locations on the Upper Current include: Cedar Grove, Baptist, Akers, Pulltite and Round Spring.

Please see our river safety information before heading out.

Below are estimated float times for each section of river, they vary depending on the amount of water flow. Please check river levels or closures on our park Facebook page before departing. 

Estimated Float Times (in hours):

Baptist to Cedar Grove: 3hrs
Cedargrove to Akers: 3hrs
Akers to Pulltite: 5hrs
Pulltite to Round Spring: 4hrs
Round Spring to Two Rivers: 7hrs
Akers to Two Rivers: 13hrs

Authorized outfitters can rent you a canoe, kayak, double kayak, raft or tube and shuttle you to and from the river. Please see the list of authorized outfitters below. 

Round Spring Canoe Rental 800-365-2537
Silver Arrow Canoe Rental 800-333-6040
Carr's Canoe Rental 800-333-3956
Running River Canoe Rental 800-226-6394
Jadwin Canoe Rental 800-937-4837
Akers Ferry Canoe Rental 800-33-FLOAT
Current River Canoe Rental 877-858-3250
Wild River Canoe Rental 800-33-FLOAT

Details

Activity

Paddling

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

If using an outfitter a fee is implemented, no charge for private vessels. 

Reservations

No

Certain outfitters may require a reservation. 

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Paddling is accessible if using adaptive paddling equipment provided by the participant, no outfitters currently rent adaptive equipment.