The Current River Float Trip:
One of America’s clearest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers, the Current River winds through a landscape of rugged hills and towering bluffs.
The Current may be floated at almost any time of the year. It is a very safe class 1 river, with occasional sections of class 2. There are numerous springs and high bluffs that yield slowly to the wear of time. We offer 13 different float trips on the Current River.
All boaters are offered a trash bag to help us keep the river in the most pristine condition possible. We hope you’ll help by packing it in, and packing it out.
- Canoes: 17 ft Discovery 169: $65 includes shuttle.
- Single Kayaks: 12 ft sit on top Jackson Kayaks: $50 includes shuttle.
- Tandem Kayaks: 15 ft sit on top Jackson Kayaks: $65 includes shuttle.
- Cooler tube: $20
- Call for multi-day pricing
Please follow Windy’s curfew hours and plan your day to be off the Current River by 6pm Sunday through Friday, and 7pm on Saturday.
Planning a Group Float?
If you’re in charge of finding a float trip for your group, we’ve got you covered. Call Windy’s at 573-226-3404 and we will set up your trip, and send you a link. Next, you send that link to your friends and they can choose their vessel, pay and confirm their own reservation. Your friends pay for their own boats, and the group is all under your name!
Personal Boat Shuttles:
We also offer personal boat shuttles for folks who want to use their own water craft. Our insurance does not allow us to move your vehicle, but we can make any arrangement around that. Whether you need to be taken to your put-in, or picked up at your take-out, or both. After booking, we will contact you for specifics.
Personal shuttles can also be added to a group rental float at the time of Booking. Combination Float and Shuttle are common and we are happy to accomodate.
Current River Floats
The Current River
Multi-Day Trips
Overnight/multi-day trips are a great way to turn the clock back to a simpler time. Floating down the river at your own pace where you will experience nature, sleep on gravel or sand bars and see the brilliant Ozark stars at night providing a relaxing departure from the rigors of hectic day to day life. Guests who take multi-day trips are encouraged to call the main office to set departure and return times and to discuss all items needed for these trips.
2 day trip:
Pulltite to Two Rivers
26.3 miles
This float is a popular late spring and summer multi-day trip.
Pulltite will be your put-in point for this 26.3 mile float to Two Rivers on the Current River. Drawing its name from the horses as they stretched their harnesses near the snapping point as they pulled a fresh load of cornmeal up the hill. The average daily spring flow is 38 million gallons. Merritt Rock Cave or Little Gem Cave is at the base of the upstream end of a long bluff. You will float past Round Spring and Round Spring Cave. The spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the Current River. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish.
As your trip comes to an end you will see the Jacks Fork River on your right flowing into the Current River. You should then look for Windy’s Personnel at the first landing on the right, just past the confluence. In the event you anticipate ending your trip during a time when Windy’s personnel is not typically at Two Rivers a specific pick-up time can be set with the main office by phone or the day of departure.
2 day trip:
Round Springs to Two Rivers
18 miles
This is a popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip.
Round Spring to Two Rivers is an 18 mile float on the Current River. The spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the river. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. Your trip takes you through Jerktail Landing, where at just the right moment, mule skinners cried “jerk tails!” and the mules strained extra hard to pull heavy loads of copper and iron ore across the river and up the slick riverbanks. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Many fisherman searching for an overnight trip find this to be a wonderful option. Having the option to set your departure and pickup time as well as having the opportunity to fish late into the evening before making camp makes this an unforgettable fishing adventure. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish.
Two Rivers is just ahead where the Jacks Fork joins from the right side, and meets the Current River. This is where you will look for take-out signs at the first landing on the right, just past the confluence. You should then look for Windy’s Personnel at the first landing on the right, just past the confluence. In the event you anticipate ending your trip during a time when Windy’s personnel is not typically at Two Rivers a specific pick-up time can be set with the main office by phone.
2 day trip:
Pulltite to Powder Mill
2 Day Trip – 33.5 miles
A popular late spring and summer multi-day trip is Pulltite to Powder Mill.
Pulltite will be your put-in point for this 33.5-mile float to Powder Mill on the Current River. Drawing its name from the horses as they stretched their harnesses near the snapping point as they pulled a fresh load of cornmeal up the hill. The average daily spring flow is 38 million gallons. Merritt Rock Cave or Little Gem Cave is at the base of the upstream end of a long bluff. On this adventure, you will float past Round Spring and Round Spring Cave. The spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the Current River. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from this spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Deep potholes in the river bottom provide security to many fish. Two Rivers is just ahead where the Jacks Fork joins from the right side, and meets the Current. Your journey continues where most end. Passing through Coot Chute, the water flows faster through a narrow course at the foot of Coot Mountain, but novice floaters still find it safe. Martin Bluff parallels the north side of the river all the way to the campsites at Goose Bay Creek. Abruptly diverted left by an outcropping of pinkish granite (rhodolite), the river slows to a large pool. In addition to outstanding fishing opportunities, this trip travels through the Missouri Elk Restoration project.
Take out for this float is located 300 yards below Powder Mill bridge on the left. Pick-up times for this trip must be scheduled since this is not a regular Windy’s pick-up location.
2 day trip:
Round Springs to Powder Mill
11-13 hours – 26.5 miles
A popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip is Round Spring to Powder Mill.
You will start your 26.5-mile float at Round Spring, the spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the Current River. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. Your trip takes you through Jerktail Landing, where at just the right moment, mule skinners cried “jerk tails!” and the mules strained extra hard to pull heavy loads of copper and iron ore across the river and up the slick riverbanks. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish. Two Rivers is just ahead where the Jacks Fork joins from the right side, and meets the Current. Your journey continues where most end. Passing through Coot Chute, the water flows faster through a narrow course at the foot of Coot Mountain, but novice floaters still find it safe. Martin Bluff parallels the north side of the river all the way to the campsites at Goose Bay Creek. Abruptly diverted left by an outcropping of pinkish granite (rhodolite) the river slows to a large pool. In addition to outstanding fishing opportunities this trip travel through the Missouri Elk Restoration project.
Take out for this float is located 300 yards below Powder Mill bridge on the left. Pick-up times for this trip must be scheduled since this is not a regular Windy’s pick-up location.
2 day trip:
Round Springs to Log Yard
34.8 miles
A popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip is Round Spring to Powder Mill.
You will start your 32-mile float at Round Spring, the Spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the Current River. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. Your trip takes you through Jerktail Landing, where at just the right moment, mule skinners cried “jerk tails!” and the mules strained extra hard to pull heavy loads of copper and iron ore across the river and up the slick riverbanks. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish.
Two Rivers is just ahead where the Jacks Fork joins from the right side, and meets the Current. Your journey continues where most end. Passing through Coot Chute, the water flows faster through a narrow course at the foot of Coot Mountain, but novice floaters still find it safe. Martin Bluff parallels the north side of the river all the way to the campsites at Goose Bay Creek. Abruptly diverted left by an outcropping of pinkish granite (rhodolite) the river slows to a large pool. In addition to outstanding fishing opportunities this trip travel through the Missouri Elk Restoration project. Once you reach Powder Mill Bridge you have 7 miles to go. During this seven-mile stretch of river you will encounter Blue Springs. This is a beautiful Missouri Spring with bright blue water. As you near the end of your float you will notice an enormous dolomite bluff on the right and larger gravel bar on the right. This is your take out point for this float. Pick-up times for this trip must be scheduled since this is not a regular Windy’s pick-up location.
3 day trip:
Baptist Camp to Two Rivers
51.2 miles
A popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip is Baptist Camp to Two Rivers.
Your 51.2 mile float will put-in at the Baptist Camp River Access. The fastest section of the Current River is from here to Welch Spring. The S turn just before Cedargrove is where you may have to fight through a series of turns and swirls in a river of white water. Take a look back upriver when you finish! Cedargrove has a low water bridge where you might have to portage around. A campground and put-in is also located at Cedargrove. Nine miles downstream you will come to Welch Spring, where Thomas Welch, an early pioneer settled. Much later an Illinois doctor built the two-story sanatorium, for asthma sufferers, on the bluff above Welch Cave. Continuing downstream, you will come upon Akers Ferry. Akers Ferry has a small convenience store where you can stock up on supplies if needed. Cave Spring is half way between Akers and Pulltite. The cave is big enough to paddle a canoe inside for about 100 feet. Rock House Cave is right below is a very deep hole where fish like to hide out. Pulltite will be your next campground. The spring and cabin are just downstream from this campground. Pulltite draws its name from the horses as they stretched their harnesses near the snapping point as they pulled a fresh load of cornmeal up the hill. The average daily spring flow is 38 million gallons. Merritt Rock Cave or Little Gem Cave is at the base of the upstream end of a long bluff. You will float past Round Spring and Cave, the spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the river. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Deep potholes in the river bottom provide security to many fish.
As your trip comes to an end you will see the Jacks Fork River on your right flowing into the Current River. You should then look for Windy’s Personnel at the first landing on the right, just past the confluence. In the event you anticipate ending your trip during a time when Windy’s personnel is not typically at Two Rivers a specific pick-up time can be set with the main office by phone or the day of departure.
3 day trip:
Cedar Grove to Two Rivers
42 miles
This is a popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip.
Cedar Grove to Two Rivers is a 42-mile float on the Current River. The first section of this float will be between Cedar Grove and Akers Ferry. This 8-mile section of the Current River contain beauty and spender. Once floaters reach Akers Ferry they can refresh with a visit to the store located at the old Akers Ferry crossing. Once floaters return to the water they will travel another 10 miles before encountering Pulltite Campground and Springs.
As floaters continue on they will next encounter Round Springs. Round spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the river. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. Your trip takes you through Jerktail Landing, where at just the right moment, mule skinners cried “jerk tails!” and the mules strained extra hard to pull heavy loads of copper and iron ore across the river and up the slick riverbanks. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Many fisherman searching for an overnight trip find this to be a wonderful option. Having the option to set your departure and pickup time as well as having the opportunity to fish late into the evening before making camp makes this an unforgettable fishing adventure. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish.
Two Rivers is just ahead where the Jacks Fork joins from the right side, and meets the Current River. This is where you will look for take-out signs at the first landing on the right, just past the confluence. In the event you anticipate ending your trip during a time when Windy’s personnel is not typically at Two Rivers a specific pick-up time can be set with the main office by phone or the day of departure.
3 day trip:
Akers Ferry to Two Rivers
35.8 miles
This is a popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip. Akers Ferry to Two Rivers is a 35-mile float on the Current River. Akers Ferry will be the launch location for this adventure.
The first stretch of this trip will be from Akers Ferry to Pulltite Campground and Spring. As floaters continue on they will next encounter Round Springs. The spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the river. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the beautiful dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. Your trip takes you through Jerktail Landing, where at just the right moment, mule skinners cried “jerk tails!” and the mules strained extra hard to pull heavy loads of copper and iron ore across the river and up the slick riverbanks. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Many fisherman searching for an overnight trip find this to be a wonderful option. Having the option to set your departure and pickup time as well as having the opportunity to fish late into the evening before making camp makes this an unforgettable fishing adventure. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish.
Two Rivers is just ahead where the Jacks Fork joins from the right side, and meets the Current River. This is where you will look for take-out signs at the first landing on the right, just past the confluence. In the event you anticipate ending your trip during a time when Windy’s personnel is not typically at Two Rivers a specific pick-up time can be set with the main office by phone or the day of departure
3 day trip:
Pulltite to Log Yard
43.7 miles
This float is a popular late Spring and Summer multi-day trip. Pulltite will be your put-in point for this 43 miles float to Log Yard on the Current River.
Drawing its name from the horses as they stretched their harnesses near the snapping point as they pulled a fresh load of cornmeal up the hill. The average daily spring flow is 38 million gallons. Merritt Rock Cave or Little Gem Cave is at the base of the upstream end of a long bluff. You will float past Round Spring and Round Spring Cave. The spring itself is some 55 feet deep, rising in a nearly circular pool of water before flowing under a natural bridge to join the Current River. On an average day, 26 million gallons of water flow from the spring. Look for the dolomite bluffs soaring 200 feet high. You will float through Twin Rocks, where a swelling and deepening of the river sweeps past these huge boulders that long ago broke loose from the bluff overhead. Deep potholes and rock structures in the river bottom provide security to many fish. As your trip comes to an end you will see the Jacks Fork River on your right flowing into the Current River. At this point you will have 14 miles left in your floating adventure.
Your journey continues where most end. Passing through Coot Chute, the water flows faster through a narrow course at the foot of Coot Mountain, but novice floaters still find it safe. Martin Bluff parallels the north side of the river all the way to the campsites at Goose Bay Creek. Abruptly diverted left by an outcropping of pinkish granite (rhodolite) the river slows to a large pool. In addition to outstanding fishing opportunities this trip travel through the Missouri Elk Restoration project. Once you reach Powder Mill Bridge you have 7 miles to go. During the reaming 7 miles from Powder Mill to Log Yard floaters will encounter a relaxing float through the middle Current River section of the Ozark Scenic Riverways. Blue Springs is located 3 miles below Powder Mill and contributes a staggering 90 million gallons of water per day and is Missouri’s 6th largest Spring. Once Called the “Spring of the Summer Sky” it displays a vivid deep blue color.