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3 Days of Paddling on the Current River


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Three days of paddling on the Current River with the Flying W Store & Campground as nightly base. It is probably easiest to call the store to make reservations. However, you can also reserve online at HIPCAMP.

Float Plan:
Friday: Paddle Akers to Pulltite, 10mi.
Saturday: Baptist Camp to Cedar Grove, 8mi.
Sunday: Paddle Cedar Grove to Akers, 8mi.

Shuttles begin at 8:00 AM both days.
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The Current River is the most spring-fed of all the Ozark rivers. As a result, the Current may be floated almost anytime of the year, particularly below Welch Spring.

Difficulty Level I. occasionally II. Suitable for all skill levels.

Here's a description and map by the Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association.


Services and Amenities at the Campground

  • RV and Primitive Sites
  • Bathrooms and Showers
  • Convience Store and Beer Cave

Boats for Rent


Points of Interest  This section of the Current River above Akers Ferry includes :
  • Welch Springs Hospital Ruins. - The hospital was built in 1913 by C.H. Diehl and once offered healing waters.
  • Devils Well - A sinkhole cave containing the largest underground lake in Missouri.

Other Details
This meetup is for Bluff City Canoe Club members and their guests.  If you are not a member, we would love to have you join.  Membership is just $30 for the year and includes your entire family.

You can join here --> Member Signup / Information

Meetups posted on this website follow the Common Adventure Model for Recreational Activities

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When:
Friday, July 12, 2024 to Sunday, July 14, 2024
Where:
Flying W Store & Campground
GPS:37.46064297682401, -91.59950355680968
Flying W Faacebook Page
 12099 State Hwy K
Jadwin, MO   65501

(573) 247-7355
Additional Info:
Meetup Initiator(s):
Charles Neikirk
Category:
Meetups
Registration is required before Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Attendees pay for their own charges

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