Current River State Park
- Status
- Status not postedFri–Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (May 1 – Oct 31)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(573) 751-5211
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Current River State Park is a 847-acre park in Shannon County, about 23 miles south of Salem.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, fishing, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Fri–Sun | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | May 1 – Oct 31 |
| Park | 2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. | ||
Official wording
Park Hours, May through October (on-season): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday and holiday Mondays November through April (off-season): Closed
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Bluff Trail | — | — | — |
| Jones Hollow Trail | — | — | — |
| Ninebark Trail | — | — | — |
| Ozark Trail, Upper Current Section | — | — | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Current River State Park Trails
Centennial Bluff Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Jones Hollow Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Ninebark Trail
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Ozark Trail, Upper Current Section
- Trail Map
- Trail Information
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 11053 County Road 19D
Salem, MO 65560 - Nearest town
- Salem — about 23 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.3252, -91.4302
- Phone
- (573) 751-5211
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology