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Extends along 134 miles of the Current (100 miles) and Jacks Fork (34 miles) Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri. The rivers are identified both federally and by the state as Outstanding Natural Resource Waters, affording them the highest level of protection. Typified by narrow steep-sided hollows, numerous streams, and bluffs. Much of area is underlain by soluble limestone and dolomite, giving rise to sinkholes, caves, and springs of classic karst topography.

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Hawthorne Landing

Canoe and Tube Floats on Current River. RV sites, tent sites, electricity, fishing, toilets, shower, and store.

Van Buren, MO Float Trips

Big Springs Canoe and Tube Rental

RV sites, tent sites, swimming, fishing, toilets, shower, and store.

Van Buren, MO Campgrounds

Ozark National Scenic Riverways, National Park Service

Extends along 134 miles of the Current (100 miles) and Jacks Fork (34 miles)

Van Buren, MO Recreation

Current River

The Current River runs to the west of Butler County and is spring fed. This river offers opportunities for canoeing, tubing, swimming, boating, water sports, fishing and wildlife viewing. The Current River is also one of Missouri's well known rivers for canoeing and floating.

Van Buren, MO Recreation

Big Spring

Over 286 million gallons of water flow from Big Spring each day, making it one of the world's largest. Enjoy hiking, camping and picnicking.

Van Buren, MO Recreation

Things to do near Van Buren, MO

Taum Sauk Mountain State Park

State's highest point, Taum Sauk Mountain, and highest waterfall, Mina Sauk Falls, are highlights of this rugged area in scen...

Missouri S&T Stonehenge

Half-scale replica of Stonehenge created using waterjet technology at the University of Missouri Rolla....

Mark Twain National Forest

Developed recreation areas, hiking, riding trails, fishing and boating provide many recreational opportunities....

Current River

The Current River runs to the west of Butler County and is spring fed. This river offers opportunities for canoeing, tubing, ...