Current River Float Trips

Missouri's most popular float trip destination with crystal-clear spring-fed waters

184 miles total
Beginner to Intermediate
3.5 ft - optimal
Crowd: Moderate

About Current River

The Current River is Missouri's crown jewel for float trips, offering 184 miles of pristine, spring-fed waters perfect for beginners and families. Known for its crystal-clear water maintained at 58-60°F year-round by six major springs, scenic limestone bluffs, and numerous caves. Big Spring in Van Buren delivers 286 million gallons daily, making it one of the world's largest springs.

Key Features

  • Crystal clear spring-fed water
  • Big Spring - one of America's largest springs (286 million gallons/day)
  • Blue Spring, Welch Spring, and Alley Spring
  • Numerous caves and limestone bluffs
  • Excellent smallmouth bass fishing
  • Part of Ozark National Scenic Riverways

River Stats

Total Length:
184 miles total
Average Depth:
3-6 feet
Water Temp:
58-60°F year-round
Difficulty:
Beginner to Intermediate

Popular Float Sections

Baptist Camp to Cedargrove

Beginner
12 miles5-6 hours

Akers Ferry to Pulltite

Beginner
10 miles4-5 hours

Pulltite to Round Spring

Intermediate
16 miles6-8 hours

Round Spring to Two Rivers

Beginner
14 miles5-7 hours

Big Spring to Van Buren

Beginner
4 miles2-3 hours

Live River Conditions

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Crowd LevelModerate
Water ClarityClear

Best Time to Float

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