Whatever part of the river you choose to float should determine location of where you decide to stay, especially for campers. Pulltite Campground served our purpose with convenient access to the Upper Current. This is one of seven riverside facilities maintained by the National Park Services.

Pulltite has 55 individual campsites and three group settings which are limited to 45 persons per site. The campground is geared for tent campers, though trailers and motorhomes are welcome. There is no dump station. Campsites are spacious and come with picnic table and fire pit. The attached-grill had adjustable levels and was perfect for cooking over flames.

The campground's greatest asset is natural setting. Pinned between forest and the Current, shade engulfs most everything through the day. The woods are crawling with wildlife, which won't hesitate to raid camps at night. Keep food supplies in your vehicle and dispose of garbage each evening. Expect nature to be your alarm clock; especially behemoth woodpeckers with jack-hammer sounds echoing through the valley.

A large new restroom is on the far end, across from group campsites. Bathrooms are handicap accessible, but had no signs indicating where to bathe. Four individual shower rooms are hidden on blind-side of the building. Small toilet facilities are also on opposite end of the campground as part of the entrance and picnic area.

Canoeing into/out of the campground is possible with Current River Canoe Rental. Their office doubles as an information center and general store selling firewood, ice, and basic foods, supplies and equipment. They can answer questions about the campground but aren't responsible for operations.

-- Pulltite Campground is located 4-miles off Highway 19, where Route EE terminates at the river. Reservations are recommended online or by calling 877-444-6667.

-- Upon arrival, there's an honor system check-in station where guests deposit fees in a lock-box and retain stub to display on their campsite post. There's also a payphone here; important to note because cellphone transmission doesn't permeate the valley. 753-323-4236 is the local number for assistance.

-- The National Park System maintains a 1.5-mile nature trail which begins across from group campsite #3. They also have Park Ranger presentations at 8:30pm on Fridays/Saturdays during the summer at the campground amphitheater.

-- Web searches turn-up an abundance of privately-owned campgrounds ranging in prices, amenities and additional services offered.