Paddling near Van Buren, MO

Van Buren sits in Carter County in the Missouri Ozarks, directly on the Current River within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Current is one of the most spring-fed rivers in Missouri, running clear over gravel bars beneath towering dolomite bluffs, and the town serves as a natural hub for canoe, kayak, and raft trips on the lower river. Multiple NPS-authorized outfitters operate here, and the Van Buren Riverfront Park provides direct water access.