Carter
County, with a population of 5,941, is located in the central western
portion of the Ozark Foothills Region. Some major industries and
employers in the county include Imperial Products, The Landing,
Riverways Manor, the timber industry, and the public school systems.
One health care clinic offers high-quality medical assistance to
county residents, while one private and two public school systems
educate children living in the county. A variety of recreational
activities, including Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Peck Ranch
Wildlife Refuge, Watercress Park, Big Spring National Park, and
the beautiful Current River are also available in Carter County.
To
make accomodation
arrangements when visiting
The Current River or Big Spring, please review the following list
(all numbers use area code 573):
Big
Spring National Park Cabins - 323-4423
Big
Spring Road Motel - 323-8128
Garden
of Eden Resort - 323-4641
Hawthorne
Motel - 323-4274
The
Landing and Rosecliff Lodge - 323-8433 / www.currentriverlanding.com
Misty
Mountain Lodge - 323-8388
River
Cabins of Van Buren - 323-9204
Smalley's
Motel - 323-4263
Starlight
Motel - 323-4673
When
planning canoe and/or tube outings,
consult the following list:
Deer
Run Campground Canoe and Tube Rental - 323-4447
Big
Spring Canoe and Tube Rental - 323-4550
Hawthorne
Landing Canoe & Tube Rental - 323-4562
The Landing & Rosecliff Lodge-Canoe & Tube Rental
- 323-8433
For
dining purposes, please
see the following list:
Big
Springs Dining Lodge - 323-4332
Big
Springs Restaurant - 323-4339
Blue
Heron Restaurant - 323-8433
The
Float Stream Restaurant - 323-9606
The
Hungry Owl - 323-8289
Jolly
Cone Drive-In - 323-4318
The
Log Cabin Restaurant (Ellsinore) - 322-9300
Mercantile
Coffeehouse Antiques - 323-8518 or 323-4059
Sixty's
Diner (Ellsinore) - 322-1500
Also,
for entertainment,
make sure to visit the 21-Drive-In Theatre (945-2121) and experience
a movie under the stars, or enjoy the tunes of local bands while
dining along The Current River at The Landing (323-8433).
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