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AKERS (MO), Ozark National Scenic Riverways, MO

Description:

Open all year round. Modern restrooms are open Apr 15-Oct 30. Water is shut off and many restrooms are closed after Oct 30 to prevent frozen pipes Campers will be directed to an open restroom or vault toilet which may be a short distance from their campsite.

Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, inner tubing, are popular activities on this clear spring fed river. The Current River is cool and refreshing on hot summer days. During the summer months, Saturdays are the most crowded time to floot the river. Spring and Fall are prime times to enjoy the River and encounter less crowds.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Amphitheater
  • Bbq Grills
  • Berry Picking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Campfire Programs
  • Campground Store
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Drinking Water
  • Dumpster
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Grills
  • Group Camping Facility
  • Group Cooking Facilities
  • Group Fire Ring
  • Group Grill
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hunting
  • Information Station
  • Iron Ranger
  • Kayaking
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Table
  • Telephone
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Faucets
Less Than 1000 Feet
  • Cold Springs
  • Historic Sites

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made 7 days in advance. If you attempt to make a reservation less than 7 days away all campsites will be listed as unavailable. This does not necessarily mean that all are reserved. Some campsites may be available but only on a first come first serve basis. Group Campsites are TENT Camping ONLY (except at Round Spring). Quiet Hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Pets must be on a leash at all times. CAUTION: Diving from river bluffs is illegal, dangerous and can result in injury or death. The following items are prohibited on the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers: Styrofoam, glass containers, Jell-o shots, beer kegs and beer bongs.

There are no hook-ups available at this campground.

For more information about the park, please call (573) 323-4236 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. week days.

Getting There:

Akers (MO)
HCR 1
Jadwin MO 65501

Akers Campground is 20 miles south of Salem, Missouri. From Salem take Highway 19 south 4 miles. Turn right on KK-16 miles to Akers Group Campground. The campground is 1/2 mile north of Akers Ferry (Junction of Highways K and KK).

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (573)323-4236
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