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Upper Akers

Missouri

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Upper Akers is a boat launch in Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Summersville, about 15 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 71°F with lows near 41°F, and April is similar at about 71°F by day and 40°F at night. July is the warmest month, with highs near 90°F. The launch sits about a mile from the Akers river fishing spot, and Pulltite is roughly 5 miles away. Paddlers can head to the Current River, about 6 miles off, and climbers will find the South Side area about 9 miles away.

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National Park Service

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Location

Hartshorn

Missouri

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–85°F and lows of 32–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Round Spring 2sw, MO weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan45° high20° low1 days with snow
  2. Feb50° high23° low2 days with snow
  3. Mar60° high32° low1 days with snow
  4. Apr71° high40° low
  5. May78° high51° low
  6. Jun85° high60° low
  7. Jul90° high65° low
  8. Aug88° high63° low
  9. Sep81° high54° low
  10. Oct71° high41° low
  11. Nov59° high32° low
  12. Dec47° high24° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Summersville, Missouri · 15 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Ozark National Scenic Riverways as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Upper Akers open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark National Scenic Riverways. It doesn't name Upper Akers, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Round Spring Pavilion Parking Area Closed

    Park closure covering Ozark National Scenic Riverways · NPS · Ozark National Scenic Riverways

  • River Ferry at Akers (on State Highway K) CLOSED until further notice

    Park alert covering Ozark National Scenic Riverways · NPS · Ozark National Scenic Riverways

As of · Source: NPS · Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Upper Akers

Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    45° / 20°

    8 wet · 1 snow

  2. Feb

    50° / 23°

    8 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    60° / 32°

    9 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    71° / 40°

    10 wet

  5. May

    78° / 51°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 60°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 65°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    88° / 63°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    81° / 54°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    71° / 41°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    59° / 32°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 24°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Round Spring 2sw, MO, 10.6 mi away at 829 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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