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Current River
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Restaurants
10 within 5 kms
Jolly Cone Drive-In
83
0.2 km$ • Dessert • American • Fast food
Smalley's Convenience
32
0.2 km$ • American • Barbecue • Deli
Las Margariras Mexican Restaurant
2
0.3 kmMexican
The Blue Heron Restaurant at The Landing
64
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar
Float Stream
6
0.7 km$ • American
Godfather's Pizza Express
3
1.1 kmItalian
Springhouse Cafe
26
1.2 km$ • American • Cafe • Diner
Hole In The Wall Pizza
3
1.4 kmPizza
Redbeard's Steak and Seafood
13
1.7 kmSeafood
McDonald's
11
2.2 km$ • Quick Bites • Fast food
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8 within 10 kms
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8
1.7 mBodies of Water • Beaches
Ozark National Scenic Riverway
9
0.3 kmBodies of Water • Parks
Watercress Spring Campground and Park
4
0.4 kmParks
Big Spring
138
Hot Springs & Geysers
Pop's Tiques & Fleas
1
2.2 kmAntique Shops • Flea & Street Markets
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27
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2
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1
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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William B
Lynchburg, VA1,190 contributions
Beautiful
Jul 2021 • Couples
We spent two days seeing and kayaking the Current River. We started our trip at Aker’s Ferry and got out at Round Spring, a 20-mile trip. Beautiful scenery that was filled with the sound of birds. Along the way there were many rock cliffs, caves, and sprigs.
Written 9 July 2021
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Rita R
1 contribution
excellent
Jun 2021
This is a very nice place. My car was broken in that city and I had to stay there for that night. The lady helped me not only for the room to stay, but also about my car repairing and the next day they left the door open for me after 11 AM to check out. Their kindness, help and carefulness will be appreciated and remembered forever.
Written 28 June 2021
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Annie K
Philadelphia, PA65 contributions
Great for float trips
May 2021
The waterway has beautiful turquoise water with views of herons, plovers, and other wildlife as you travel. Access to kayaks, canoes, and tubes is easy to find.
Written 15 May 2021
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Stephenee E
Long Beach, MS102 contributions
Disappointed
Aug 2020 • Friends
The river is gorgeous when you can view it without worrying about the young people consuming alcohol while steering the boats between people rafting and floating. The boat with Highway Patrol on the side did nothing about the alcohol drinking boaters nor did the Park Rangers.
The day is coming that there will be a serious injury or death on that river. The boaters cannot see swimmers and we witnessed a young boy nearly get hit by a boat speeding by.
Written 16 August 2020
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A C
1 contribution
Hooked line and sinker
Jul 2019 • Couples
Current river is a destination that you will want to come back year after year you go once your hooked line and sinker it helps you to put aside all your daily life responsibilities for the day are possibly 2 I allways do the weekend when I go friday Saturday and sunday and take a day off work on monday lol drifting down crystal clear waters and no place to be and time doesn't matter it's just you nature laughing with friends and family creating a memories that will last a life time true genuine relaxation I tend to kick back a few cold ones along the way and relaxes my soul seriously just an amazing time with out all the tourist traps along the way stop and swim stop and relax on the river bank get back to your camp site lit the fire and spend some quality time with the ones you love
Written 28 March 2020
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JimmySue
29 contributions
Great day tubing the river
Aug 2019
Tihs is a very relaxing easy moving, clean, clear river. The cold water hits the spot on a hot day. Tube rentals and transportation are easily available. Prefer the Landing Hotel location.
Written 17 August 2019
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Kevin Box
Atoka, TN9 contributions
Weekend float trip
Jul 2019
Nice river to camp near and float down during the summer. Water is clear, cool and moves at a nice floating speed.
Written 6 August 2019
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Deborah B
Effingham, Kansas27 contributions
Aahhmazing
Jul 2019 • Friends
The Current river is cold but it feels so good on a hot day. My husband kayaked and I was on a tube. He says the fishing is terrible because the current is so fast moving. Swimming holes and lots of sand stops. Perfect day to float.
Written 22 July 2019
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Tequila R
Bowling Green, MO183 contributions
Love this river!
Jul 2019 • Family
I prefer the upper current over the lower but its all beautiful. On the upper you will find lots of springs and caves. The water is crystal clear and very cold and refreshing on a hot summer day! Good fishing also! Definitely worth the trip!
Written 9 July 2019
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Anita K
599 contributions
A Beautiful Natural Wonder
Apr 2019 • Couples
I've traveled to many places and I've seen many natural wonders, but I would rank Current River up there with almost any of them. The clear water running through the beautiful canyons is picturesque. I love to find a quiet place on the river away from the crowds and parties and set up a gravel bar camp. I wouldn't recommend the Van Buren part of current river unless you like crowds. Some people really like that, but I'm more into being alone in nature. The small mouth fishing is great, and the river just feels like home. It never gets old.
Written 10 April 2019
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