Two Rivers Campground
Eminence, Missouri · on Current River · Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Verified · 4 independent sources
- WATER
- river
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- Yes, see below
- SEASON
- Spring
About Two Rivers Campground
Two Rivers Campground sits at the confluence of the Current River and the Jacks Fork River within Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a National Park Service unit near Eminence, Missouri. The campground offers direct access for swimming, floating, and fishing in the spring-fed, clear waters typical of the Ozarks, giving campers a natural swimming hole and more than one river to swim in right from camp.
The campground is set in forested, rolling Ozark terrain shaped by karst geology and extensive cave systems, at the point where two of the region's spring-fed rivers meet. Campsites are arranged so the sound of the merging rivers is audible from most of the campground.
Swimming at Two Rivers Campground
Swimming happens directly off the campground's riverbank at the confluence of the Current River and Jacks Fork, both spring-fed and known for clear, cold water. Camper accounts describe having stretches of river to themselves at waterfront sites, suiting casual wading and swimming alongside floating and fishing rather than a developed swim beach.
How to get to this swimming hole
From Eminence, Missouri, take Highway 106 East to Highway V, then turn left; Highway V dead-ends at the campground.
Parking: Paved internal roads and parking spurs are provided on-site at the campground; sites and space can fill on peak weekends.
The hike in
- Time on foot
- Walk from a campsite or the parking area to the riverbank is a few minutes at most.
No hike is needed to swim: the river is directly adjacent to the campground and its boat launch/general store. (Unrelated day-hike trails - Alley Overlook, Ozark Trail segments, Big Spring Trail - exist in the broader area but are not required to reach the water here.)
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Swimming is informal riverbank access at the confluence of the Current River and Jacks Fork, not a designated swim beach with lifeguards. Camper reviews describe a gentle, quiet confluence ('small rivers you can hear from most campsites') suitable for wading and casual swimming, but the riverbed is rocky underfoot, there are no lifeguards, and PFDs are required by NPS for anyone on the water in a vessel. Watch young kids closely, especially near the confluence current and any boat-launch traffic.
Parking
Free
Paved internal campground roads and site parking spurs; day-use/float access has no NPS entrance fee. A separate small parking area exists at the Two Rivers Canoe Rental general store at the campground entrance for people renting watercraft. Sites/parking can fill on peak summer weekends.
Restrooms
Yes
Flush toilets and hot showers on-site (seasonal, roughly April 15-Oct 15); vault toilets available year-round. (Source: recreation.gov campground listing, carried from prior enrichment.)
Water clarity
Clear
Both the Current River and Jacks Fork are spring-fed and consistently described as clear and cold. NPS materials call them 'spring-fed, cold, clear rivers.' A Dyrt camper review states: 'The water is spring-fed and very clear and beautiful,' and another describes nearby springs as 'deep blue and dramatic against the rocky cliffs.'
On the water
Restrictions: PFDs (life jackets) required while floating or boating anywhere in the park. No fee for private/own watercraft anywhere in park boundaries. Designated 'boat launch' access points (Two Rivers has one on-site) are prioritized for motor/jet boats; outfitter and private-vessel traffic should use posted access points and not leave vehicles in loading zones. No glass bottles allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels.
Two Rivers sits at the confluence of two commonly-floated rivers (Current and Jacks Fork), so it functions as both a put-in and take-out point for canoe/kayak/tube/raft trips as well as a boat-launch access for motorized craft.
Rentals nearby
Canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes, with shuttle service, camping, groceries, and a general store; NPS-authorized outfitter
Prices: Canoes: $55 Saturday / $50 Sunday / $50 weekday (per canoe); weekend both days $90, weekday continuous trip $85 (add $35/extra day); single kayaks $40 ea (same as canoe rate if rented alone); 6-person raft $180 Sat / $150 Sun-Fri; tubes $20; add $10 per rental for trips specifically on the Current River
21575 State Route V, Eminence, MO 65466 - located directly at the entrance to Two Rivers Campground (from Eminence: Hwy 106 toward Ellington 5.3 mi, then left/north on Hwy V for 3 mi)
Canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes with shuttle service, camp store, retail merchandise and firewood; NPS-authorized outfitter on the lower Current River
Prices: Canoes $60 (Sun-Fri) / $65 (Sat) per day; single kayaks $40 (Sun-Fri) / $45 (Sat); tandem kayaks $70/$75; tubes $30, cooler tubes $15 (2-tube minimum or paired with other rentals); rafts $120-$240 depending on size/day; multi-day and group rates available
Based at Pulltite Campground on Hwy EE off Hwy 19, roughly 10 miles upriver from Two Rivers (their own trip table lists a 'Pulltite to Two Rivers, 30 miles, 13-14 hours' two-day float)
What regulars say
Camper reviews (visitor reports via The Dyrt) describe the confluence as quiet and uncrowded at times - one visitor said they had 'a section of the river to ourselves' from a waterfront site - though the campground fills fast on peak weekends (only two sites left by 4:30pm on a June Friday, per one review). Multiple reviewers emphasize the clear, cold, spring-fed water. Practical tips from campers: bring an air mattress rather than a foam pad because the ground is rocky; pick outer-ring sites for more shade/privacy; expect gnats and some mosquitoes in warm months; shower floors are slick with no grab rails.
Two Rivers Campground: FAQ
Does Two Rivers Campground charge a fee?
No entrance fee is required to access Ozark National Scenic Riverways for day use; camping fees apply at Two Rivers Campground but the specific nightly rate was not found in sourced pages (check recreation.gov for current pricing).
Is Two Rivers Campground kid friendly?
Swimming is informal riverbank access at the confluence of the Current River and Jacks Fork, not a designated swim beach with lifeguards. Camper reviews describe a gentle, quiet confluence ('small rivers you can hear from most campsites') suitable for wading and casual swimming, but the riverbed is rocky underfoot, there are no lifeguards, and PFDs are required by NPS for anyone on the water in a vessel. Watch young kids closely, especially near the confluence current and any boat-launch traffic.
Do I need to hike to reach Two Rivers Campground?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Two Rivers Campground?
Paved internal campground roads and site parking spurs; day-use/float access has no NPS entrance fee. A separate small parking area exists at the Two Rivers Canoe Rental general store at the campground entrance for people renting watercraft. Sites/parking can fill on peak summer weekends.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Two Rivers Campground?
Two Rivers sits at the confluence of two commonly-floated rivers (Current and Jacks Fork), so it functions as both a put-in and take-out point for canoe/kayak/tube/raft trips as well as a boat-launch access for motorized craft.
When is the best time to visit Two Rivers Campground?
Spring (March-May) brings redbud and dogwood blooms; full modern facilities (flush toilets, hot showers, potable water) operate April 15 through October 15.
What are the rules at Two Rivers Campground?
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are required while floating/boating in the park. No glass bottles allowed in tubes or non-motorized vessels. Campsites limited to two tents or one RV plus one tent (standard sites) or up to six tents on cluster sites (no RVs); only free-standing hammocks permitted (no tying to trees).
What water body is Two Rivers Campground on?
Two Rivers Campground is on Current River, a natural river verified in USGS hydrography data.
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