Missouri Whitewater

THE MOST UPSTREAM PORTION OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS TO THE MOST DOWNSTREAM PORTION OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS


STREAMFLOW: 1,200 CFS

• Class I-II River Run

The Whitewater River Run in Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking an exciting and challenging experience. The ideal streamflow range for the run is between 200 and 400 cubic feet per second (cfs), which allows for a good mix of rapids and calm stretches.

The run is divided into several segments, each with its own class rating and length. The most upstream portion, from Pulltite to Round Spring, is rated as a Class I-II and covers a distance of 10 miles. The next segment, from Round Spring to Two Rivers, is rated as a Class II-III and covers a distance of 18 miles. The final segment, from Two Rivers to the most downstream portion of Ozark National Scenic Riverways, is rated as a Class II and covers a distance of 7 miles.

Throughout the Whitewater River Run, there are various rapids and obstacles that require skill and experience to navigate, such as the "Buck Hollow Rapid" and the "Sulphur Springs Rapid." Additionally, the run is subject to specific regulations, including a prohibition on alcohol and a requirement for personal flotation devices to be worn at all times.

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THE MOST UPSTREAM PORTION OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS TO THE MOST DOWNSTREAM PORTION OF OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS
Last Updated 2024-04-25
River Levels 1730 cfs (3.52 ft)
Percent of Normal 35%
Reporting Streamgauge Current River at Van Buren, MO
Elevation 451 ft.
River Current-River
Watershed Current

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Great River Road Campground Numerous 451 ft
Clear Spgs Rec Area 45 317 ft
Snively Access 30 656 ft
Esofea - Rentz Memorial Park 27 958 ft
Deer Leap 46 338 ft
Fourth Pumping Plant Rec Area 22 531 ft
Bennett Park 13 795 ft
Ferry Landing 50 604 ft
Weinberg - King State Park 19 590 ft
Fairport State Rec Area 40 566 ft
Sutton Bluff 45 820 ft
Main - Sidie Hollow Park 31 930 ft
Meramec State Park Numerous 613 ft
Flaming Prairie Park 24 541 ft
Hixton Village Campground 20 943 ft
Walnut Grove Co Park Numerous 691 ft
Lamar Dixon Expo RV Center 300 11 ft
Keithsburg Riverside Campground 60 541 ft
Boat Landing - Sidie Hollow Park 22 939 ft
Cappy Russell Access Dispersed Numerous 554 ft
Veterans Memorial Park - West Salem 110 689 ft
Eden Valley Park Numerous 710 ft
Rock Dam Park 150 1,014 ft
Warfield Point Park Numerous 132 ft
Big Spring - Ozark National Scenic River 123 727 ft
Float Camp 16 472 ft
New Wine County Park 55 1,002 ft
Big River State Forest 100 541 ft
Watercress 114 523 ft
Shady Creek - Mississippi River 50 554 ft
Henderson County State Conservation 35 554 ft
Fillmore County Rec Area Numerous 835 ft
Grand Gulf Military Park 42 238 ft
Berryman 19 1,009 ft
Johnsons Shut-Ins State Park Numerous 849 ft
Blanchard Island - Mississippi River 35 556 ft
Delabar State Park 60 575 ft
Bankston Park 50 950 ft
Cuivre River State Park 94 658 ft
Ridge - Sidie Hollow Park 20 1,209 ft
Coon Fork Lake Numerous 990 ft
Lake Charlie Capps Numerous 146 ft
Hazel Creek Numerous 846 ft
Leroy Percy State Park Numerous 108 ft
Robb City Park Numerous 700 ft
Pictured Rocks Co Park Numerous 885 ft
Council Bluff - Wild Boar Ridge 100 1,268 ft
Great River Road State Park Numerous 150 ft
Siloam Springs State Park 180 690 ft
Sugar Creek City Campground Numerous 618 ft

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