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Two of Americas clearest spring-fed rivers combine to create the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in the rolling, forested landscape of Akers.
Visitors to the campground enjoy various water activities, as well as hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.
Natural Features:
Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways have over 300 identified caves within its boundaries. The caves range in size from a rock overhang to almost seven miles of identified passages. Eight caves, including an open sinkhole, have been designated as outstanding natural features.
The Ozark forest is mostly White oak and Shortleaf pine, Missouris only native pine species. Along the rivers, Sycamores, Cottonwoods, River birch and maples are common.
Redbud and dogwood are also abundant, putting on a spectacular show during most spring months.
Recreation:
The crystal-clear Current River flows past the campground, offering excellent canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Over 130 miles of waterways exist within the park. Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitters can be found nearby.
Several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the region, include the Alley Overlook Trail, Chubb Hollow Trail, Ozark Trail, Cave Spring Trail and Big Springs Trail.
Facilities:
This group campground is open year round with limited facilities in the off season.
Nearby Attractions:
Scenic Round Spring Cave is nearby, with ranger-guided tours offered daily during summer months. Historic and picturesque Alley Mill and Alley Spring are nearby. The mill is open daily in the summer and ranger-offered tours are available upon request.
ACTIVITIES
Boating: Kayaking
Historic & Cultural Site: Historic Sites
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Visitor Center: Ranger Station
Akers Campground is 20 miles south of Salem, Missouri. From Salem, take Highway 19 south 4 miles. Turn right on KK-16 miles to Akers Group Campground. The campground is 1/2 mile north of Akers Ferry (junction of Highways K and KK).
A lil under staffed but other than that it was a decent place to camp/canoe.
The river was excellent and cold.
Loved it.
Floated from Akers to Pulltite after the Labor Day. River was still passable with little dragging in tandem kayak. This summer has been quite dry. Had a great float! Rented Josh's Cabin and would again if small group (3-5). Not a five star cabin, however, inexpensive and only 2 miles from river access. Beds were comfy, shower was new and stove as well. Here are suggestions to take: fan. Air works but to dry your wet things or cool place down on arrival. Take your own cooking pans etc. We got along with an electric skillet because you can cook most anything in one. Grill is solid but may be difficult for burgers. Trash bags. A bit of foil will work in oven if no baking sheet. Toaster would have been good, or the fireside type. Of course, your own towels. You may prefer your own bedding, or at least extra blankets. I'm sure there is stuff I forgot. Have fun!
Will not go here again. The facilities were run down. You can tell they don’t put any money back into the campground. We made our reservations a month ahead when we got there. Their card reader was down so it was cash only and they didn’t tell us until we arrived, and they had no transport to the river for our float. Definitely not going there again.
