There are several springs here. This is where the Current River begins. Montauk State Park has been a Missouri State Park since 1926. You can enjoy camping, fishing, and dining.

Daily flow..........50 million gallons

(Photo by Jo Schaper)

Thomas Welch built a general store and a gristmill beside this spring in 1855. In 1930, Dr. Christian Diehl bought 40 acres at the spring and promoted a sanitarium and rest camp for asthma sufferers. The National Park Service took over the land in 1967.

Daily flow..........105 million gallons

(Photo by Jo Schaper)

Cave Spring is halfway between Akers Ferry and Pulltite. The cave is big enough to paddle a canoe inside.

Daily flow..........21 million gallons

(Photo by Current River Canoe Rental)

The spring is just downstream from the Pulltite campground. Before 1900, three mills utilized the spring branch. There was a fishing resort there in 1913. The property came into federal hands in 1967.

Daily flow..........47 million gallons

(Photo by Jo Schaper)

Located 1/2 mile below Pulltite Landing.

(Photo by Jo Schaper)

The waters of Round Spring rise into a deep, blue basin, then pass beneath a low natural bridge. This spring was the site of an early 1800's gristmill. Round Spring has been owned by the National Park Service since 1971.

Daily flow..........33 million gallons

Blue Spring is the 2nd deepest mapped spring in the state. The property was used as a sportsmen's retreat and lodge in the early 1900's. 17 acres were declared a Missouri Natural Area in 1972. It is owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Daily flow..........81 million gallons

Sometimes referred to as "the spring that roars". The spring became one of the first Missouri state parks in 1925. It has been owned by the National Park Service since 1971.

Daily flow..........286 million gallons