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Current RiverCedar Grove to Akers Ferry
Classic upper Current River day float from Cedar Grove to Akers Ferry inside Ozark National Scenic Riverways. NPS lists the 7.7-mile trip, the Akers gauge is live in the take-out corridor, and the level model stays conservative because the low-water floor comes from local trip evidence.
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Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at Cedar Grove and take out at Akers Ferry for the NPS-listed 7.7-mile Upper Current River day float. Use the Akers USGS gauge as a direct same-day low-water check, with the app using only a conservative 230 cfs minimum floor.
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Put-in
Cedar Grove Boat Launch / accessCedar Grove and Akers are standard Ozark National Scenic Riverways access points, but practical launch lanes, parking, outfitter traffic, and temporary flood or maintenance restrictions can change. Follow current NPS signs on arrival and do not substitute an unmarked bank or shoulder for the designated access.
Take-out
Akers Lower / Akers Ferry accessEndpoint coordinates are practical access anchors from Mapcarta / OpenStreetMap slipway records paired with NPS route and access confirmation, not a substitute for on-site signs.
Road shuttle
Use a two-car or authorized outfitter shuttle between Cedar Grove and Akers Ferry. Cell service is limited in the park, so set the take-out vehicle and pickup plan before launching.
Additional access notes
- NPS private-vessel guidance says to use designated river access points, unload promptly, and park only in designated areas; extended parking in loading zones can lead to towing or fines.
More route and safety guidance
- Expect rootwads, fallen trees, shallow riffles, cold spring water, motorized traffic, and busy seasonal access areas. Leave room to stop upstream of fresh wood, wear a PFD, and plan for self-rescue because cell service and help can be limited in the riverway.
- Use only the designated Cedar Grove and Akers access layouts, unload promptly, and follow current NPS signs. Practical map coordinates are navigation anchors, not permission to use an unmarked bank or parking area.
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| Known low-water floor | 230 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Rivers.MOHERP Akers gauge trip evidence for Cedar Grove to Akers |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Official route shapeCedar Grove to Akers, 7.7 mi / 3 hr
NPS Estimated Float Times lists Cedar Grove to Akers as a 7.7-mile Upper Current River float with an estimated 3-hour canoe/kayak time.
- Upper Current route contextNPS standard put-ins
NPS Paddle the Upper Current River names Cedar Grove and Akers among the popular Upper Current put-in locations and lists Cedar Grove-to-Akers as a 3-hour float.
- Gauge check during route review · May 30, 2026USGS 07064533 at 311 cfs / 1.09 ft
This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.
- Low-water floor230 cfs minimum-only
Rivers.MOHERP lists exact Cedar Grove-to-Akers trip evidence at 233 cfs described as just enough water to classify as good, with broader Upper Current good-condition reports nearby. Paddle Today uses 230 cfs as a conservative floor and does not infer an ideal or high-water band.
- NPS high-water closure contextAkers average 2.00 ft / closed 4.00 ft
The NPS Superintendent Compendium says the Current and Jacks Fork close to non-motorized vessels during flood conditions and lists Akers at 2.00 ft average and 4.00 ft closed level. Use this as high-water caution, not an ideal range.
- Access rulesDesignated access points
NPS private-vessel guidance says there is no fee for private floating inside park boundaries, but paddlers should arrange their own transport, use designated river access points, follow posted signs, and park only in designated areas.
- Endpoint coordinates37.42238, -91.6083 to 37.37591, -91.55148
Mapcarta / OpenStreetMap lists Cedar Grove Boat Launch and Akers Lower as Current River slipways. Coordinates are practical access anchors; NPS signs and current access layout should control on arrival.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- NPS Estimated Float Times
- NPS Paddle the Upper Current River
- NPS Floating in the Ozarks
- NPS Ozark Superintendent Compendium
- NPS River Levels
- Rivers.MOHERP Current River Akers gauge
- USGS 07064533 Current River above Akers
- USGS 07064533 legacy current conditions
- Mapcarta Cedar Grove Boat Launch
- Mapcarta Akers Lower
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