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Missouri | Missouri Ozarks
Current RiverCedar Grove to Pulltite
Long Upper Current continuation inside Ozark National Scenic Riverways that combines the Cedar Grove to Akers and Akers to Pulltite public floats. NPS still documents both segments, the Akers gauge is live in the middle of the route, and the score stays conservative because the low-water floor is community-calibrated.
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Route overview
Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
Permits, camping and season
Access and shuttle
Launch at Cedar Grove and take out at Pulltite for the combined NPS-listed 17.3-mile Upper Current continuation. Use the Akers USGS gauge as a same-day route check, with the app keeping the score conservative at a 230 cfs minimum-only floor.
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Put-in
Cedar Grove Boat Launch / accessThe current NPS Superintendent's Compendium designates Cedar Grove, Akers, and Pulltite as Current River landings. Use those posted landings, park only in designated areas, and obey any temporary flood or maintenance restriction.
Take-out
Pulltite Campground / Current River landing (imagery-derived water-entry edge)NPS says the Pulltite Ranger Station remains closed through the 2026 season after flood damage, while the campground and river landing remain listed. Inspect the take-out before launching and verify which facilities are available.
Road shuttle
Use a two-car or authorized outfitter shuttle between Cedar Grove and Pulltite. Cell service is limited in the park, so stage the take-out and settle the pickup plan before launching.
Additional access notes
- This route is much longer than the individual Upper Current day floats. Daylight, weather, and a realistic bailout plan at Akers matter more than on a short scenic float.
More route and safety guidance
- Use the designated Cedar Grove and Pulltite river landings and follow posted access signs. Pulltite's ranger station remains closed through the 2026 season after flood damage, so verify the landing and available facilities before committing to the full route.
- Check the Akers gauge trend and current NPS closure status, not only the app score. NPS closes non-motorized use at unsafe flood levels, and flood conditions bring faster current and debris; postpone if the river is rising toward closure or the landing is restricted.
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Current River above Akers, MO. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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Sources and methodology
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Why this scoreData reliability: checking
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Data behind the scoreWater levels, published guidance and update times
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| Gauge site | Current River above Akers, MO |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 230 cfs |
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| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Rivers.MOHERP Akers gauge trip evidence for Upper Current River continuations |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Official route shape17.3 mi / about 7 hr
NPS Estimated Float Times lists Cedar Grove to Akers at 7.7 miles / 3 hours and Akers to Pulltite at 9.6 miles / 4 hours, which supports this combined 17.3-mile continuation.
- Upper Current access contextCedar Grove, Akers, and Pulltite named by NPS
NPS Paddle the Upper Current River still names Cedar Grove, Akers, and Pulltite among the popular Upper Current access points for private paddlers.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-10USGS 07064533 at 269 cfs / 1.00 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 still provides exact Cedar Grove-to-Akers and Akers-to-Pulltite trip evidence plus broader Upper Current good-condition reports around the same Akers gauge floor. Paddle Today keeps the continuation on the same conservative 230 cfs minimum-only model.
- NPS high-water closure contextAkers 4.00 ft / Pulltite 4.20 ft
The NPS river-level guidance and Superintendent Compendium still frame flood closure behavior around the Akers and Pulltite gauges and instruct paddlers to check current conditions before launching.
- Camping supportAkers and Pulltite campgrounds
The current park brochure still lists Akers and Pulltite campgrounds and river access points in the Upper Current district, which supports treating this longer route as overnight-capable rather than a casual short day float.
- Access rulesDesignated river access points only
NPS private-vessel guidance still tells paddlers to use designated river access points, unload promptly, and park only in designated areas.
- Pulltite 2026 facility statusRanger station closed; river access remains listed
NPS says the Pulltite Ranger Station remains closed through the 2026 season after flood damage. The current Superintendent's Compendium still designates Pulltite as a Current River landing, so paddlers should verify the landing and available facilities rather than assuming normal services.
- Endpoint coordinates37.42238, -91.6083 to 37.33505, -91.47959
Coordinates reuse the practical Cedar Grove and Pulltite access-area anchors already used on adjacent Current River routes. They are route-ready access anchors, not survey-grade ramp corners.
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 River Levels
- NPS Ozark Superintendent Compendium
- NPS park brochure
- NPS basic information and seasonal facility status
- Rivers.MOHERP Current River Akers gauge
- USGS 07064533 Current River above Akers
- USGS 07064533 instant values
- Mapcarta Cedar Grove Boat Launch
- Mapcarta Pulltite Campground
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