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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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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

Hidden Log Cabin Museum

Covered log cabin from 1872. Once inside one becomes a member of a society that existed more than 100 years ago. Ozark history lessons are countless.

Van Buren, MO Museums

Big Spring River Camp

RV sites, electricity, swimming, fishing, toilets, shower, playground, store and ADA accessible.

Van Buren, MO RV Parks

Hawthorne Landing

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

Van Buren, MO Float Trips

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

Things to do near Van Buren, MO

Onyx Mountain Caverns

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful Onyx formations, guided tours, woodland Indian cultural ...

Ulysses S. Grant Monument

Surviving members of Ulysses S. Grant's old 21st Illinois Regiment dedicated this monument to their leader....

Paddy Creek Recreation Area

RV sites, tent sites, fishing, trails, toilets, and ADA accessible. ...

Lane Spring Recreation Area

RV sites, tent sites, fishing, trails, toilets, playground, and ADA accessible. ...

Crystal Creek Ranch

Crystal Creek Ranch encompasses about one thousand acres near Eminence by the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers in the Ozarks of ...