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Access Site MO

Van Buren Riverfront Park

Current River

Source: missouri_department_of_conservation Updated 1 year ago

City: Van Buren, MO
County: Carter County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.99247090, -91.01491560
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I(II) Current - Montauk State Park to Gooseneck
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Current River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Van Buren Riverfront Park offers convenient access to the Current River in Carter County, Missouri, with both a concrete boat ramp on the east bank and a gravel bar alternative. The concrete ramp accommodates motorized and non-motorized boats, while paddlers, kayakers, and canoeists may also launch from the adjacent gravel bar, which provides a popular access point for the clear waters of the Current River.

This location serves as a good put-in or take-out for boating and paddling trips on the Current River. The park facilities make it suitable for various watercraft and skill levels, whether you're launching a motorized vessel or planning a canoe or kayak excursion. The gravel bar option is particularly useful for kayakers and canoeists who prefer a gentler launch area, and the site's proximity to Van Buren makes it an accessible starting point for exploring this popular Missouri waterway.