United States Missouri

Riverton West River Access

Riverton West Access is located on the right side of the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This site is accessible by vehicle or by boat. This access is 7.6 miles downriver of Whitten. It is located upriver of Highway 142

A popular wading and picnic area just below Riverton bridge off Highway 160. There are 5 picnic sites available, each with a table and pedestal grill. There is a vault toilet at the site. There is not trash service pack in pack out rules apply.

Miles are starting from Thomasville and are as the river flows:

35.6 Mi. from Thomasville is Riverton Access on the left, just above Highway 160 bridge is a major landing/launch area. Below the Hwy. 160 bridge is Riverton East Day Use Area. Picnicking and swimming are popular here. This area also has facilities accessible to persons with disabilities.

38.4 Mi. Piney Creek enters from the left.

39.9 Mi. Hurricane Creek enters from the left.

43.0 Mi. Frederick Creek enters from the right. This creek forms the west side of the Narrows, a narrow ridge of land that separates it from the Eleven Point River.

43.3 Mi. Morgan Spring Float Camp on the right, just past the spring branch inlet from Morgan Spring. Old Thompson Mill Spring was the original name for this beautiful spring back in the days when a small grist mill by that name stood nearby. Only the dam and sluice still remain. Foot paths lead from the float camp to Morgan, Sullivan, Jones and Blue Springs.

44.0 Mi. The Spring Branch from Sullivan, Jones, and Blue Springs enters the river from the right. These springs are nestled against the steep bluff of the Narrows. An overlook at the top of the bluff can be reached by foot trail. At the overlook, the ridge between the Eleven Point and Frederick Creek is about 30 feet wide.

44.3 Mi. The 142 (Narrows) Access is on the left just above Highway 142 bridge. This access is the last on the southern end of the Eleven Point National Scenic River Area. The Scenic River Area ends at the bridge, but the river continues south into Arkansas. Myrtle Access, managed by the State of Missouri, is located approximately 4.0 miles downstream near the state line.


RIVERTON WEST RIVER ACCESS
Campground Restrictions
  • Fireworks are prohibited.
  • Dogs must be on a 6 foot leash in the float camp.
  • Follow the Leave No Trace Principles
  • No glass or polystyrene on the river.
  • The river can rise rapidly, be aware of changing conditions.
  • There is no camping allowed at this site.

STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
White River At Batesville
USGS 07061000
38,300 cfs
White River Near Augusta
USGS 07074850
12,800 cfs
Languille River Near Colt
USGS 07047942
118 cfs
Black River At Elgin Ferry
USGS 07074420
5,430 cfs
Black River At Black Rock
USGS 07072500
5,660 cfs
Little Red River Near Dewey
USGS 07076517
154 cfs
Cache River At Egypt
USGS 07077380
20 cfs

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