Openings · last 7 days
8
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10344948
When Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites reopens
Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
17
Openings · last 90 days
17
Only 17 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026 · of 27 monitored sites
Of the 1,998 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026): 1,713 open for online reservation · 285 reserved.
Where the open windows are
14.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,713 of 1,998 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026Not open online14.3%
Open site-nights1,713 / 1,998
Reserved (of online inventory)285 / 1,998
Weekday openings1,004
Weekend openings709
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,004 fall on weekdays and 709 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 784 of 810 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 27 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 25 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 25 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 25 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 25 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 2 | 74 |
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 3 | 73 |
| Dee Murray Campground - Site 3 | 72 |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 3 | 72 |
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 4 | 71 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,713 open site-nights across 27 sites at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 86 2-night, 81 3-night, 54 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site Broadfoot Campground - Site 2.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 22 sites take 25 ft, 15 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft. 5 sites of 27 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 27 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 2 | 40 ft | None | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 3 | 40 ft | None | 73 | 73 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +61 more |
| Dee Murray Campground - Site 3 | Not recorded | None | 72 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +60 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 3 | 45 ft | None | 72 | 72 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +60 more |
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 4 | 40 ft | None | 71 | 65 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +59 more |
| Dee Murray Campground - Site 4 | Not recorded | None | 70 | 45 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2 +58 more |
| Jerktail Campground - Site 4 | 45 ft | None | 70 | 40 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +58 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 2 | 45 ft | None | 70 | 61 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +58 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 4 | 45 ft | None | 70 | 65 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +58 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 8 | 45 ft | None | 70 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +58 more |
| Broadfoot Campground - Site 1 | 40 ft | None | 69 | 58 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +57 more |
| Dee Murray Campground - Site 5 | Not recorded | None | 68 | 45 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3 +56 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 1 | 45 ft | None | 68 | 27 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +56 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 6 | 45 ft | None | 67 | 41 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +55 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 5 | 45 ft | None | 66 | 50 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +54 more |
| Jerktail Campground - Site 2 | 45 ft | None | 65 | 30 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +53 more |
| Jerktail Campground - Site 1 | 45 ft | None | 63 | 30 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +51 more |
| Jerktail Campground - Site 3 | 45 ft | None | 63 | 30 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +51 more |
| Dee Murray Campground - Site 1 | Not recorded | None | 60 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +48 more |
| Dee Murray Campground - Site 2 | Not recorded | None | 60 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +48 more |
| Sinking Creek Campground - Site 7 | 30 ft | None | 60 | 44 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +48 more |
| Cedar Grove Campground - Site 1 | 30 ft | None | 56 | 44 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +44 more |
| Cedar Grove Campground - Site 2 | 30 ft | None | 56 | 44 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +44 more |
| Cedar Grove Campground - Site 6 | 30 ft | None | 56 | 44 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +44 more |
| Cedar Grove Campground - Site 3 | 30 ft | None | 44 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +32 more |
| Cedar Grove Campground - Site 4 | 30 ft | None | 41 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +29 more |
| Cedar Grove Campground - Site 5 | 30 ft | None | 39 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24, Oct 25 +27 more |
About Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites
Overview
Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites will be reservable in advance beginning October 1st, 2025. If calling the Recreation.gov Call Center to make your reservation, please state the campsite you are wanting to reserve is in the “Upper Current District” of Ozark National Scenic Riverways and then state the campground and site number. Please download the Recreation.gov app before starting your journey to the backcountry sites, as cell service can be limited or simply non existent in these remote areas of the park.
Within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a "backcountry campground" refers to campgrounds with some basic amenities, but not as many as developed campgrounds. All backcountry sites have picnic tables, fire rings, lantern posts, and vault toilets.
These campgrounds may have fewer 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.
Horse camping is not allowed within ONSR. Trail riders who desire to camp should contact local campgrounds with stables. Day trail riders can park horse trailers during daylight hours at Shawnee Staging Area and Broadfoot Staging Area.
Recreation
The Current River flows past the campgrounds, offering excellent floating, fishing, and swimming. Over 130 miles (209 km) of waterways exists within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby.
Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region.
Natural Features
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways protects 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers and some 80,000 acres of river, forest, open field and glade environments. Riparian habitats are a major component of the park. Typified by sycamores, maples, cottonwoods and willows, floodplain forests line the rivers. These provide habitat for Swainson's warblers, wood ducks, great blue herons and a wide variety of other species. As a significant karst resource, the park contains the world's largest collection of first magnitude springs. It also contains over 300 known caves, numerous sinkholes and losing streams.
The park also contains several "Missouri Natural Areas", parcels set aside due to their unique scenic beauty or scientific value.
Nearby Attractions
Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are also nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and ranger-guided tours are available upon request.
Scenic Big Spring is the largest freshwater spring in North America and produces an outflow of 280 million gallons a day.
27 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups27 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
CEDAR GROVE: Physical Address NPS Road 154 Current Township, MO 65501 Directions Cedar Grove Campground is located about 10 minutes from Jadwin, Missouri. Starting in Jadwin, drive west on State Highway ZZ. Follow this road for roughly 5.3 miles. (Note: After 2.3 miles, the road will become County Road 651.) Eventually, you will reach a large concrete river crossing. Just before the crossing, take a right turn onto NPS Road 154. This gravel road will take you through the campground. This route requires driving on gravel roads for less than 1000 feet. DEE MURRAY: Physical Address NPS Road 109 Current Township, MO 65501 Directions Cedar Grove Campground is located about 12 minutes from Jadwin, Missouri. Starting in Jadwin, drive west on State Highway ZZ. Follow this road for roughly 5.3 miles. (Note: After 2.3 miles, the road will become County Road 651.) Eventually, you will reach a concrete river crossing. Cross over the river and drive up the hill to the intersection. Then, turn left onto NPS Road 109, which will take you to the campground and river access. This route requires driving on gravel roads for less than 1000 feet. SINKING CREEK: Physical Address NPS Road 145 Eminence, MO 65466 Directions Sinking Creek Campground is located roughly 20 minutes north of Eminence, MO. Starting in Eminence, drive north on Highway 19. After about 14 miles, there will be a bridge over Sinking Creek. After crossing the bridge, take the first left. A short gravel road will take you to the campground, about 600 feet away. This route requires driving on a gravel road for about one tenth of a mile. Most vehicles are fine on this road. JERKTAIL: Physical Address County Road 224 Eminence Township, MO 65466 Directions Jerktail Campground is located roughly 30 minutes from Eminence, Missouri. Starting in Eminence, drive north on Highway 19. Follow the highway for 5 miles, then turn right onto County Road 19-221. Follow this gravel road for 2.5 miles. At this point, the road forks left and right in a "Y" shape. Turn right into County Road 224. After another 1.4 miles, the road will fork again. Turn right to stay on County Road 224. After 2 miles, the road will end at Jerktail. This route drives on gravel roads for 6 miles. BROADFOOT: Physical Address NPS Road 108 Eminence Township, MO 65466 Directions Broadfoot can be found roughly 25 minutes from Eminence, MO. Starting in Eminence, drive north on Highway 19. After about 2.7 miles, turn right onto County Road 19-205. Follow this road for about 3 miles. The road will then split in a "Y" shape. Take the route on the left. After .2 miles, the road will merge with County Road 19-203. Keep going for another .4 miles until the road splits again. Turn left, then follow the road until it hits a field. Drive counter-clockwise around the field to reach the camp.
Po Box 490, Van Buren, MO 63965573-323-4236
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites?
Reservations for Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,713 of 1,998 tracked site-nights are open (85.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 17 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites in the last 7 days, 17 over 30 days and 17 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites?
81 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site Broadfoot Campground - Site 2. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites fit a 35-foot RV?
15 of the 27 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 22 of those 27 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites?
November 2026, with 784 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 810.
When is the next open date at Upper Current District Backcountry Campsites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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