Current River Swimming Spots
3 named places are on the Current River in Missouri. 3 charge a day-use fee. 3 are known for clear water, per the managing agency. 3 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee | Status Closure or warning on file |
Common questions
Where can you swim on the Missouri side of the Current River?
3 named spots are on record: Alley Spring, Big Spring, and Blue Spring.
Are there free beaches on the Missouri side of the Current River?
None on record here. Every spot listed charges a day-use fee; the table has each one.
Where is the clearest water at Current River?
Alley Spring: Alley Spring is often a placid azure blue at the boil (average about 89 million gallons per day) before it joins the Current River. Big Spring: Big Spring averages about 289 million gallons per day, among the largest springs in the United States. Blue Spring: NPS describes Blue Spring as vivid blue most days; dissolved limestone and depth tint the boil (average about 82 million gallons per day).
Are any beaches on the Missouri side of the Current River closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Alley Spring, Big Spring, and Blue Spring. Each page has the dated detail.