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Akers

15 mi north of Summersville, MO · Verizon 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Apr–Jun & Sep–Octbest months

About Akers

Two of America's 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. 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. This group campground is open year round with limited facilities in the off season. Known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways have over 300 identified caves within its…

  • Managed by: Ozark National Scenic Riverways, NPS
  • Where: 15 mi north of Summersville, MO · 37.38306, -91.56944

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingHuntingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

44°
23°Jan
50°
26°Feb
59°
34°Mar
70°
44°Apr
77°
52°May
85°
61°Jun
89°
65°Jul
88°
63°Aug
80°
55°Sep
70°
43°Oct
57°
34°Nov
47°
26°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

See Akers from above

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 7.5 mi
Water fill-up: 10.4 mi
Propane: 17.5 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.