Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites
Ozark National Scenic Riverways — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Van Buren, MO, MO
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to make your reservation, please state the campsite you are wanting to reserve is in the “Jacks Fork/Middle Current District” of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and then state the campground and site number. Please download the Recreation.gov app before starting your journey to the backcountry sites, as cell service can be limited or simply non ex
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Affordable primitive camping at $10/night with fire rings and picnic tables in a scenic river area. Google reviewers praise the helpful staff and sandy campsites suitable for tent camping and self-contained RVs.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Gray Fox, White-tailed Deer, Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, and Northern Watersnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites: Book in advance starting October 1st through Recreation.gov — this is a federal campground with high demand. Download the Recreation.gov app before arriving as cell service is limited in backcountry. Powder Mill access point is 13.5 miles east of Eminence, MO on Highway 106.
Skip Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer spontaneous camping — book early as a federal campground..
Best time to visit Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites (Van Buren, MO), Big Spring (VAN BUREN, MO), Pinewoods Lake Rec Area (POPLAR BLUFF, MO), Webb Creek Park (Piedmont, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites
Cell signal at Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites (Van Buren, MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to make your reservation, please state the campsite you are wanting to reserve is in the “Jacks Fork/Middle Current District” of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and then state the campground and site number. Please download the Recreation.gov app before starting your journey to the backcountry sites, as cell service can be limited or simply non existent in these remote areas of the park.
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CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook in advance starting October 1st through Recreation.gov
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Download the Recreation.gov app before arriving as cell service is limited in backcountry.
Powder Mill access point is 13.5 miles east of Eminence, MO on Highway 106.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
POWDER MILL: Physical Address NPS Road 509 Eminence Township, MO 63638 Directions Powder Mill can be found 13.5 miles east of Eminence, MO. From Eminence, drive east on Highway 106. After roughly 13 miles, you will cross a bridge over the Current River. After the bridge, take the first right towards the Powder Mill Campground. Drive down the side road until you find a large grass field; this field is the campground. LOG YARD: Physical Address County Road 555 Winona Township, MO 63638 Directions
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ozark National Scenic Riverways fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ozark National Scenic Riverways before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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