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The Landing - Current River

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The Landing - Current River

The Landing - Current River is also home to The Blue Heron Restaurant (open evenings only)

In 1980, Tom & Della Bedell began renting river tubes from a small store in Van Buren. With an inventory of only about 30 tubes, they recognized the growing popularity of a leisurely tube float down the crystal clear Current River. After purchasing the original Leuckel’s Landing, they began to expand their operation to keep pace with the ever-increasing public desire for Current River float trips.

Current River, with its sister river the Jack’s Fork River, makes up the 150 miles of Ozark National Scenic Riverways, which was the first national park area to protect a river system in its wild, untamed state. The effort to protect these rivers became the prototype for the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, which protects many of our nation’s free-flowing rivers. In 1991, Tom and Della’s original building and property was claimed by the Missouri Department of Transportation for right-of-way for the construction of the new four-lane US Highway 60. In 1992, they built the first of five buildings at the current site of The Landing Resort just downriver from the original landing. Today, The Landing operates five of the six National Park float concessions on the lower Current River, providing thousands of people each year a unique and rewarding float experience. Along with our deluxe tubes, we offer canoes, kayaks and whitewater rafts for an unforgettable floating experience. The Landing continues to expand its operation with an addition of 15 more lodge units and a state-of-the-art event center opening in 2010, and we have plans for several lodge unit additions and more recreational facilities at our 46 acre property located on the banks of Current River. We would like to thank our past customers for their patronage and look forward to hosting many new customers in the future. Just remember at The Landing “We are Serious about Fun!”, and we guarantee you a great vacation experience at one of the most beautiful rivers in America.

06/16/2026

Only thing missin’ is YOU!

06/12/2026

In stock right now - Tell people about the greatness of Current River in style!

06/11/2026

Thank you, Hidden Gems USA Travel - we’re ready to help you experience the beauty and scenery of Current River - open 7 days a week!

If you’ve never hopped on a tube in Missouri and floated the Current River through the Ozarks, you’re missing out on one of the most stunning and memorable summer experiences you can enjoy in the state!

Tubing the crystal-clear Current River with The Landing in Van Buren is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of Missouri’s Ozark National Scenic Riverways. For more than 40 years, The Landing has been known for its original Current River Tube Trip, giving visitors a relaxing way to drift through some of the most scenic river country in the Midwest. After a short shuttle ride upriver, you simply float back to The Landing at your own pace, stopping whenever you want along gravel bars and quiet shoreline stretches.

Along the way, you’ll pass towering limestone bluffs, shaded forests, gravel beaches, and long stretches of remarkably clear water that make the Current River famous. Tube options range from traditional rubber tubes to upgraded models with mesh seats, backrests, cup holders, and even cooler tubes for bringing drinks and snacks along.

Many visitors choose the popular 4-mile or 9-mile float trips, spending hours soaking in the scenery and cool spring-fed water. After your float, The Landing also offers riverfront lodging, dining at the Blue Heron Restaurant, and rentals for kayaks, canoes, and rafts. Nearby, Big Spring adds another must-see stop, with more than 280 million gallons of water flowing from the ground each day.

05/25/2026

May the spirit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom that so many brave Americans have paid and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion. One such American especially close to The Landing family’s hearts who served honorably is PFC Charles R. Hammock. We will honor him and those like him today, and in celebration of our 250th year as a nation, we will honor him and those like him through the rest of the year. The Blue Heron Restaurant at The Landing

05/24/2026

Summer’s finally here, it’s our nation’s 250th birthday, and this guy couldn’t be more pumped!! The Blue Heron Restaurant at The Landing

05/16/2026

Our river store is ready to go for the season! Brand new awesome Current River swag! In addition some USA 250th bday swag! It’s river time 2026!

05/10/2026

It’s a beautiful day to treat Mom! Come and see us!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there who sacrifice daily for the betterment of their families! We’re celebrating you today with a smorgasboard of homegrown cookin’ and we’d love for you to join us. And don’t worry if you have a food allergy or Alpha Gal or anything like that - we have great food alternatives for you so just let your server know when you arrive and are seated. We can’t wait to see you!!

Address

110 Front Street
Van Buren, MO
63965

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

Website

http://www.eatsleepfloat.com/

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