About Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites
Number of accommodations: 52
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (12)
What Guests Are Saying
The Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites are well-maintained with spacious, beautiful sites, particularly those near the river, offering a serene experience and opportunities for canoeing. While cell reception is spotty and the new reservation system poses challenges, the campground's rustic charm, clean environment, and the presence of wildlife, such as bald eagles, enhance the overall appeal. Visitors appreciate the seclusion and intend to return despite some concerns about the payment process and restroom facilities.
What Guests Are Saying
The Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites are well-maintained with spacious, beautiful sites, particularly those near the river, offering a serene experience and opportunities for canoeing. While cell reception is spotty and the new reservation system poses challenges, the campground's rustic charm, clean environment, and the presence of wildlife, such as bald eagles, enhance the overall appeal. Visitors appreciate the seclusion and intend to return despite some concerns about the payment process and restroom facilities.
Review Summary
Tom J
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: Powder Mill Campground - Site 5, Loop: Powder Mill Campground
Campground was very well maintained with a good base if gravel and flat spacious sites.
The cel reception was spotty, so it was hard to pay for the spot, so book before you get here.
We were alone until bedtime and our new neighbors set up camp as we were falling asleep. They were quiet and considerate, but the campsites are very open and their quiet voices carried.
Amy J
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: Bay Creek Campground - Site 7, Loop: Bay Creek Campground
This campground (particularly sites 7-10) was beautiful and serene. The only thing that could have made it better would be to have a vault toilet near sites 9 and 10 like there used to be. Also, the new reservation system is quite problematic if you only find out about it after you arrive at the campground and then have to go back out to the main road to get enough cell reception to access the site or app.
Tracy R
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: Bay Creek Campground - Site 10, Loop: Bay Creek Campground
Love how secluded it is.
Anna D
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: Powder Mill Campground - Site 5, Loop: Powder Mill Campground
Beautiful side by side campsites along the river. I can see how it will get busy in the summer. We camped in March during off-season and it is still required to pay for the sites now. The restrooms are not open, im assuming until open season. Looks like some construction is going to happen, and park rangers did stop by to keep an eye on things
Kirk H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Powder Mill Campground - Site 4, Loop: Powder Mill Campground
Powder Mill Campground has long been a favorite location. Very rustic, with only a vault toilet, no electric, water or sewer hookups for an RV. Vehicle access to the landing at the Current River is very helpful for launching & loading canoes/kayaks.
Note: NO internet or cell service here, so use of the new online reservation system is not possible.
Kirk H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Powder Mill Campground - Site 3, Loop: Powder Mill Campground
Rustic campground with generally level sites. Vault toilet. No electric, water or sewer hookups for RV's. Lots of bald eagles hunting along the river.
min r
November 7, 2025
Awesome view and clear water, worth it to be there.
Evan S
October 5, 2025
Although I think the new system of having to show up to the site to claim it instead of being able to reserve ahead of time is absolutely crazy, we lucked out on an open site. This is a great spot to wake up at. We chose the bigger site just slightly down river from the first the parking with lots of sand and a big flat area surrounded by trees. Was clean and quiet and had the place to ourselves most of the time. Being a back country site I feel this should be a free site, especially since it lacks fire rings, although there are tables and a bathroom. However, it’s worth the $10 and we had a group of 7. Will stay here again.
BRANDY P
September 23, 2025
We have been coming here for years and have enjoyed it but this new paying after you arrive is horrible especially after you drive for 3 hours to get here and have only 1 spot open. This needs to be like all others and make reservations here also.
Jennifer E
September 8, 2025
Camp here every year and will continue.
Location Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites
Address:
404 Watercress Drive
Van Buren, MO, 63965
United States
Policies & Rules
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| General |
If you arrive and another party is occupying your reserved campsite, please call Arrowhead Dispatch at 1-844-460-3604 for a Law Enforcement officer to be dispersed to your location for removal of the unauthorized party. |
| General |
In our park, "backcountry campground" refers to sites that have some basic amenities, but not as many as developed campgrounds. All backcountry sites have picnic tables, fire rings, lantern posts, and vault toilet restrooms.These campgrounds may have less amenities, but they are some of the most beautiful locations in the park. Certain sites are located right on the river's edge, allowing quick water access. Some sites are far away from other campers, giving you a chance to enjoy natural peace and quiet. If you crave a camping experience that is off the beaten path, these are the sites for you!Keep in mind that these campgrounds are often harder to reach due to their location. Most backcountry sites require driving down gravel roads. Some roads are unsuitable for vehicles with low clearance. Be sure to double-check the location of your site before making a reservation. |
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