Featured amenities
Picnic Table
River Access
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates52 total sites
RV Sites
36 sites
Tent Sites
52 sites
About Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites
Number of accommodations: 52
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Canoeing
Summer
Canoeing
Swimming
Fall
Canoeing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (26)
What Guests Are Saying
The Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites are noted for their stunning beauty, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, offering privacy and spacious sites, especially around the river. Visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and scenic views, with some expressing concern over the new reservation system and spotty cell reception for payments. Overall, campers enjoy the rustic charm and plan to return, despite minor inconveniences such as the distance to vault toilets and the need for improved reservation processes.
What Guests Are Saying
The Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites are noted for their stunning beauty, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, offering privacy and spacious sites, especially around the river. Visitors appreciate the serene atmosphere and scenic views, with some expressing concern over the new reservation system and spotty cell reception for payments. Overall, campers enjoy the rustic charm and plan to return, despite minor inconveniences such as the distance to vault toilets and the need for improved reservation processes.
Review Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location Jacks Fork / Middle Current Backcountry Campsites
Address:
404 Watercress Drive
Van Buren, MO, 63965
United States
Policies & Rules
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.
- 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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