Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites
Ozark National Scenic Riverways — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Van Buren, MO, MO
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Upper Current District 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 “Upper 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 r
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/upper-current-district-backcountry-campsites to be notified when sites open up.
27 tent and RV sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets in a scenic backcountry setting. Offers fishing, hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing with a 3.9/5 rating from 236 verified campers.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Gray Fox, White-tailed Deer, Black Vulture, Western Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Watersnake, and Northern Map Turtle documented within 8km
Insider tips for Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites: Book early through Recreation.gov starting October 1st, 2025 — this is a federal campground with high demand Download the Recreation.gov app before arrival as cell service is limited or non-existent Bring a dump station alternative — no hookups available and dump station access has been reported as unavailable
Skip Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites if: You need RV hookups — only self-contained RVs suitable. You require reliable cell service. You prefer not to book months in advance.
Best time to visit Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites: May-October — Verified operating season per RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Jacks Fork / Middle Current 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 Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites
Cell signal at Upper Current District 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.
Upper Current District 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 “Upper 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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early through Recreation.gov starting October 1st, 2025
this is a federal campground with high demand
Download the Recreation.gov app before arrival as cell service is limited or non-existent
Bring a dump station alternative
no hookups available and dump station access has been reported as unavailable
Verified operating season per RIDB data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
CEDAR GROVE: Physical Address NPS Road 154 Current Township, MO 65501 Directions Cedar Grove Campground is located about 10 minutes from Jadwin, Missouri. Starting in Jadwin, drive west on State Highway ZZ. Follow this road for roughly 5.3 miles. (Note: After 2.3 miles, the road will become County Road 651.) Eventually, you will reach a large concrete river crossing. Just before the crossing, take a right turn onto NPS Road 154. This gravel road will take you through the campground. This route r
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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